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1 función continua

(AmL exc CS) continuous performance

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(AmL exc CS) continuous performance

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2 botar

v.

1 to bounce (pelota).

2 to launch (barco).

Ella botó la nueva nave She launched the new boat.

3 to throw or kick out (informal) (despedir).

4 to take (sport) (córner).

5 to throw away. ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

6 to jump (saltar). (peninsular Spanish)

está que bota (informal figurative) he is hopping mad

7 to drop, to drop away, to drop down, to drop off.

María botó la taza con la sorpresa Mary dropped the cup with the surprise.

8 to throw out, to dump, to throw away, to bung out.

9 to knock over, to knock down.

Ella botó el jarrón con la mano She knocked the vase over with her hand.

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botar

► verbo intransitivo

1 (pelota) to bounce

2 (persona) to jump, jump up and down

► verbo transitivo

1 (pelota) to bounce

2 (barco) to launch

3 familiar (persona - del trabajo) to fire, sack; (- de un local) to throw out, kick out, boot out

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FRASEOLOGÍA

está que bota he's hopping mad

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verb

1) to bounce

2) throw out, throw away

3) fire, sack

4) launch

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1. VT

1) (Dep) [+ pelota] to bounce

2) (Náut) [+ barco] to launch; [+ timón] to put over

3) LAm (=tirar) to throw away, throw out, chuck out *; (=despedir) to fire *, sack *

botar un saque de esquina — to take a corner kick

lo botaron de su trabajo — he was fired o sacked *

4) LAm (=derrochar) to fritter away, squander

5) Chile, Col, Ven (=derramar) to spill

6) Chile, Col, Ven (=derribar) [+ florero, persona] to knock over; [+ árbol] to knock down

2. VI

1) Esp [pelota] to bounce; [coche] to bump, jolt; [caballo] to rear up

2) Esp [persona] to jump

estaba botando de alegría — she was jumping for joy

- está que bota

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) < barco> to launch

2) < pelota> to bounce

3)

a) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( echar - de lugar) to throw... out (colloq); (- de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)

la botaron del trabajo — she was fired o sacked, she got the sack (BrE colloq)

b) (AmL exc RPl) ( desechar) to throw... out

no lo botes al suelo — don't throw it on the ground

bótalo a la basura — chuck o throw it out (colloq)

se prohibe botar basura — no dumping o (BrE) tipping

botar el dinero — to throw your money away

c) (Per fam) ( vomitar) to bring up

botar el gato — (Per arg) to throw up (colloq)

4) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( abandonar) <novio/novia> to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq); <marido/esposa> to leave

dejar botado a alguien — (fam) ( en carrera) to leave somebody miles behind

el tren nos dejó botados — we missed the train

5) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) <puerta/árbol> to knock down; <botella/taza> to knock over

no empujes que me botas — stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

6)

a) (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) <aceite/gasolina> to leak

b) (Col, Ven fam) ( extraviar) <llaves/lápiz> to lose
2.
botar vi (Esp)

a) pelota to bounce

b) persona to jump

botaba de alegría — she was jumping for joy
3.
botarse v pron

1) (AmL exc CS fam)

a) ( apresurarse) to rush

no te botes, piénsatelo un poco — don't be too hasty o don't rush into anything, think it over

b) ( arrojarse) to jump

se botó de cabeza a la piscina — she dived into the pool

botarse a algo — (Chi fam)

se bota a duro — he likes to think of himself as a tough guy (colloq)

2) (Col, Ven fam) leche to boil over

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= bounce, toss away.

Ex. When children bounce on mother's knee to a song or a nursery rhyme and maybe when they chuckle at special words, names, and puns, they are responding to the texture and rhythm of sounds.

Ex. It's a waste to toss them away, so I decided to make them into this pair of lovely bobby pins.

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* botar un barco = launch + ship.

* que bota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) < barco> to launch

2) < pelota> to bounce

3)

a) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( echar - de lugar) to throw... out (colloq); (- de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)

la botaron del trabajo — she was fired o sacked, she got the sack (BrE colloq)

b) (AmL exc RPl) ( desechar) to throw... out

no lo botes al suelo — don't throw it on the ground

bótalo a la basura — chuck o throw it out (colloq)

se prohibe botar basura — no dumping o (BrE) tipping

botar el dinero — to throw your money away

c) (Per fam) ( vomitar) to bring up

botar el gato — (Per arg) to throw up (colloq)

4) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( abandonar) <novio/novia> to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq); <marido/esposa> to leave

dejar botado a alguien — (fam) ( en carrera) to leave somebody miles behind

el tren nos dejó botados — we missed the train

5) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) <puerta/árbol> to knock down; <botella/taza> to knock over

no empujes que me botas — stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

6)

a) (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) <aceite/gasolina> to leak

b) (Col, Ven fam) ( extraviar) <llaves/lápiz> to lose
2.
botar vi (Esp)

a) pelota to bounce

b) persona to jump

botaba de alegría — she was jumping for joy
3.
botarse v pron

1) (AmL exc CS fam)

a) ( apresurarse) to rush

no te botes, piénsatelo un poco — don't be too hasty o don't rush into anything, think it over

b) ( arrojarse) to jump

se botó de cabeza a la piscina — she dived into the pool

botarse a algo — (Chi fam)

se bota a duro — he likes to think of himself as a tough guy (colloq)

2) (Col, Ven fam) leche to boil over

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= bounce, toss away.

Ex: When children bounce on mother's knee to a song or a nursery rhyme and maybe when they chuckle at special words, names, and puns, they are responding to the texture and rhythm of sounds.

Ex: It's a waste to toss them away, so I decided to make them into this pair of lovely bobby pins.

* botar un barco = launch + ship.

* que bota bien = bouncy [bouncier -comp., bounciest -sup.].

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botar [A1 ]

vt

A ‹barco› to launch

B ‹pelota› to bounce

C

1 ( esp AmL fam) (echar — de un lugar) to throw … out ( colloq); (— de un trabajo) to fire ( colloq), to sack ( BrE colloq)

la botaron del trabajo she was fired o sacked, she got the sack ( BrE colloq)

2 ((AmC, Andes, Méx, Ven)) (desechar) to throw … out

no lo botes al suelo don't throw it on the ground

bótalo a la basura chuck o throw it out ( colloq)

[ S ] se prohibe botar basura no dumping o ( BrE) tipping

eso sí que es botar el dinero now that really is throwing your money away

3 ( Per fam) (vomitar) to bring up

botar el gato ( Per arg); to throw up ( colloq)

D (AmC, Chi fam) (abandonar) ‹novio/novia› to chuck ( colloq), to ditch ( colloq); ‹marido/esposa› to leave

dejar botado a algn ( fam) (en una carrera) to leave sb miles behind

el tren nos dejó botados we missed the train

E ( Andes fam) (derribar) ‹puerta/árbol› to knock down; ‹botella/taza› to knock over

no empujes que me botas stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

F

1 ( AmL exc RPI) (perder) ‹aceite/gasolina› to leak

2 (Col, Ven fam) (extraviar) ‹llaves/lápiz› to lose

G ( Méx) ‹cerradura› to force

entraron botando la cerradura con un desarmador they got in by forcing the lock with a screwdriver

■ botar

vi

( Esp)

1 «pelota» to bounce

2 «persona» to jump

botaba de alegría she was jumping for joy

está que bota ( fam); she's hopping mad ( colloq)

■ botarse

v pron

A ( AmL exc CS fam)

1 (apresurarse) to rush

se botaron a la tienda they rushed to the store

no te botes, piénsatelo un poco don't be too hasty o don't rush into anything, think it over

2 (arrojarse) to jump

se botó de cabeza a la piscina she dived into the pool

botarse a algo ( Chi fam): se bota a duro he likes to think of himself as o ( BrE) he fancies himself as a tough guy ( colloq)

B ( Col fam) «leche» to boil over

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botar ( conjugate botar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ barco› to launch
2 ‹ pelota› to bounce
3 (AmL exc RPl) ( tirar) to throw … out;
◊ no lo botes al suelo don't throw it on the ground;

bótalo a la basura chuck o throw it out (colloq);
botar el dinero to throw your money away
4 (AmL exc RPl fam)
a) ( echar — de lugar) to throw … out (colloq);

(— de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)
b) ( abandonar) ‹novio/novia› to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq);

‹marido/esposa› to leave;
◊ el tren nos dejó botados we missed the train

5 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) ‹puerta/árbol› to knock down;
‹botella/taza› to knock over;
◊ no empujes que me botas stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

6 (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) ‹aceite/gasolina› to leak
verbo intransitivo (Esp) [ pelota] to bounce
botarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc CS fam)
a) ( apresurarse) to rush

b) ( arrojarse) to jump

botar
I verbo intransitivo
1 (una persona) to jump
2 (un objeto) to bounce
II verbo transitivo
1 Náut to launch
2 (un balón, pelota) to bounce
3 LAm (echar de un lugar, despedir) to throw o chuck out
' botar' also found in these entries:
English:
bounce
- launch
- chuck
- ditch
- dump
- empty
- leak
- over
- sack
- scrap
- throw
- trash

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botar

♦ vt

1. [barco] to launch

2. [pelota] to bounce

3. Fam [despedir] to throw o kick out;

lo botaron del trabajo he was sacked;
Andes
su novio la botó her boyfriend dumped her

4. Dep [córner] to take

5. Am salvo RP [tirar] to throw away;

bótalo a la basura throw it away;

botar la basura [sacar] to put the Br rubbish o US garbage out

6. Am salvo RP [malgastar] to waste, to squander;

botar el dinero to throw one's money away

7. [derribar, volcar] to knock over

♦ vi

1. Esp [saltar] to jump;

botaba de contento I was jumping for joy;

Comp
Fam
está que bota he is hopping mad

2. [pelota] to bounce

♦ See also the pronominal verb botarse

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botar

I v/t

1 MAR launch

2 pelota bounce;

está que bota fam he’s seething

3 L.Am. ( echar) throw

4 L.Am. ( desechar) throw out

5 L.Am. ( despedir) fire

II v/i de pelota bounce

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botar vt

1) arrojar: to throw, to fling, to hurl

2) tirar: to throw out, to throw away

3) : to launch (a ship)

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botar vb

1. (pelota) to bounce

esta pelota no bota this ball doesn't bounce

2. (persona) to jump

los niños botaban de alegría the children jumped for joy

Spanish-English dictionary > botar
3 fregar

v.

1 to wash.

fregar los platos to wash the dishes, to do the washing-up (British)

fregar el suelo to mop the floor

2 to scrub.

María friega el piso Mary scrubs the floor.

3 to bother, to pester (informal) (molestar). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)

El chico malcriado friega al vecino The spoiled brat bothers the neighbor.

4 to clean.

5 to be a pain (informal) (molestar). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)

¡no friegues! you're kidding!, you can't be serious! (expresando sorpresa)

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fregar

Conjugation model [ REGAR], like link=regar regar

► verbo transitivo

1 (lavar) to wash

2 (frotar) to scrub

3 (el suelo) to mop

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FRASEOLOGÍA

fregar los platos to wash the dishes, GB do the washing up, wash up

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verb

1) to scrub

2) wash

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1. VT

1) (=limpiar) [con fregona] to mop, wash; [con estropajo, cepillo] to scrub; [con esponja, trapo] to wash

fregar los cacharros o los platos — to wash the dishes, do the washing up, wash up

2) LAm * (=fastidiar) [+ persona] to annoy

lo hicieron para fregar a la competencia — they did it to annoy the competition

¡no me friegues! — [expresando molestia] don't be a nuisance!, stop bothering me!; [expresando asombro] you're kidding! *

- fregar la paciencia o

3) LAm * (=malograr) [+ planes] to ruin, mess up; [+ fiesta] to ruin; [+ aparato] to wreck

me fregaron con el cambio de horario — the timetable change really messed me up

le fregaron el taxi con el choque — his taxi was wrecked in the crash

4) Cono Sur *** to fuck ***, screw ***

5) Caribe * (=pegar) to beat up; (Dep) to beat, thrash

2. VI

1) (=fregar los platos) to wash the dishes, do the washing up, wash up

2) (=fregar el suelo) [con fregona] to wash the floor, mop the floor; [con cepillo] to scrub the floor

3) LAm * (=molestar) to annoy

ya viene el vecino a fregar otra vez — here comes the neighbour to annoy us again

¡no friegues! — [expresando asombro] you're kidding! *

3.

See:

fregarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) (lavar, limpiar) to wash

fregué el suelo — ( con trapo) I washed the floor; ( con trapeador) I mopped the floor; ( con cepillo) I scrubbed the floor

fregar los platos — to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq)

2) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar) to bug (colloq)

fregarle la paciencia a alguien — to go o keep on at somebody (colloq)

no me friegues! — ( no me molestes) stop bugging me!; ( no me digas) you're kidding! (colloq)

3) (AmL exc RPl fam) <planes/vacaciones> to ruin

4) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( perjudicar)

me fregó con esa pregunta — her question really floored me (colloq)

fregó al país — he dragged the country down (colloq)
2.
fregar vi

1) ( lavar los platos) to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq); ( limpiar) to clean; ( restregar) to scrub

2) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar)

déjate de fregar! — stop being such a pest!

no friegues! — ( no digas) you're kidding! (colloq)
3.
fregarse v pron

1) (AmL fam) ( fastidiarse)

te friegas! — tough! (colloq)

me fregué! — I've really done it now! (colloq)

los que se friegan son ustedes — you'll be the ones who lose out

2) (AmL exc RPl fam)

a) ( malograrse)

se fregaron nuestros planes — that's ruined o messed up our plans (colloq)

b) <tobillo/mano> to do... in (colloq), to screw... up (AmE colloq)

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= scrub.

Ex. First he cleaned the ink off the forme, laying it on a wooden letter board, loosening the quoins and scrubbing the face of the letter with lye (an alkaline solution of potash in water), and finally rinsing it thoroughly in water = En primer lugar, limpiaba la tinta de la forma, colocándola sobre un tablero de madera, aflojaba las cuñas y restregaba los ojos de las letras con lejías (es decir, una solución alcalina de potasa con agua) y finalmente los aclaraba bien con agua.

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* fregar frotando = scrub.

* fregar los platos = do + the washing-up.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) (lavar, limpiar) to wash

fregué el suelo — ( con trapo) I washed the floor; ( con trapeador) I mopped the floor; ( con cepillo) I scrubbed the floor

fregar los platos — to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq)

2) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar) to bug (colloq)

fregarle la paciencia a alguien — to go o keep on at somebody (colloq)

no me friegues! — ( no me molestes) stop bugging me!; ( no me digas) you're kidding! (colloq)

3) (AmL exc RPl fam) <planes/vacaciones> to ruin

4) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( perjudicar)

me fregó con esa pregunta — her question really floored me (colloq)

fregó al país — he dragged the country down (colloq)
2.
fregar vi

1) ( lavar los platos) to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq); ( limpiar) to clean; ( restregar) to scrub

2) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar)

déjate de fregar! — stop being such a pest!

no friegues! — ( no digas) you're kidding! (colloq)
3.
fregarse v pron

1) (AmL fam) ( fastidiarse)

te friegas! — tough! (colloq)

me fregué! — I've really done it now! (colloq)

los que se friegan son ustedes — you'll be the ones who lose out

2) (AmL exc RPl fam)

a) ( malograrse)

se fregaron nuestros planes — that's ruined o messed up our plans (colloq)

b) <tobillo/mano> to do... in (colloq), to screw... up (AmE colloq)

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= scrub.

Ex: First he cleaned the ink off the forme, laying it on a wooden letter board, loosening the quoins and scrubbing the face of the letter with lye (an alkaline solution of potash in water), and finally rinsing it thoroughly in water = En primer lugar, limpiaba la tinta de la forma, colocándola sobre un tablero de madera, aflojaba las cuñas y restregaba los ojos de las letras con lejías (es decir, una solución alcalina de potasa con agua) y finalmente los aclaraba bien con agua.

* fregar frotando = scrub.

* fregar los platos = do + the washing-up.

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fregar [A7 ]

vt

A (lavar, limpiar) to wash

fregué el suelo (con trapo, fregona) I mopped o washed the floor; (con cepillo) I scrubbed the floor

fregar los platos to wash the dishes, to do the dishes ( colloq), to do the washing-up ( BrE), to wash up ( BrE)

B ( AmL exc RPl fam)

1

(molestar): ¡deja de fregar a tu hermano! stop pestering your brother! ( colloq)

no creo que sea así, lo dijo sólo por fregarte I don't think it's true, she said it just to needle you o ( BrE) wind you up ( colloq)

fregarle la paciencia a algn to go o keep on at sb ( colloq)

2

(expresando sorpresa): ¡no me friegues! you're kidding o joking! ( colloq), no kidding! ( colloq)

C ( AmL exc RPl fam) (malograr) ‹planes› to ruin, to mess up ( colloq), to put paid to ( BrE colloq); ‹paseo/vacaciones› to ruin, put paid to ( BrE colloq)

D

( AmL exc RPl fam) (fastidiar): me fregó con esa pregunta her question really floored o stumped me ( colloq)

el anterior gobierno no hizo más que fregar al país all the last government managed to do was drag the country down ( colloq)

■ fregar

vi

A

1 (lavar los platos) to wash the dishes, to do the dishes ( colloq), to do the washing-up ( BrE), to wash up ( BrE)

2 (limpiar) to clean

3 (restregar) to scrub

B ( AmL exc RPl fam)

1

(molestar): ¿hasta cuándo friegan con ese ruido? how much longer do we have to put up with that horrible racket? ( colloq)

¡déjate de fregar! stop bothering o pestering me!, stop being so annoying!

2

(expresando sorpresa): ¡no friegues! you're joking o kidding! ( colloq), no kidding! ( colloq)

■ fregarse

v pron

A

( AmL fam) (embromarse): si no te gusta, te friegas if you don't like it you can lump it o that's tough! ( colloq)

¡me fregué! I've really screwed up! (sl), I'm in for it now! ( colloq), I've really done it now! ( colloq)

los que se friegan son ustedes you'll be the ones who lose out

B ( AmL exc RPl fam)

1

(malograrse): ahora sí que se fregaron nuestros planes that's really ruined o messed up o ( BrE) put paid to our plans ( colloq)

se nos fregó la fiesta the party was ruined

2 ‹tobillo/mano› to do … in ( colloq), to screw … up ( AmE colloq)

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fregar ( conjugate fregar) verbo transitivo
1 (lavar, limpiar) to wash;
◊ fregué el suelo I washed the floor;

( con cepillo) I scrubbed the floor;
◊ fregar los platos to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq)

2 (AmL exc RPl fam)
a) ( molestar) to bug (colloq)

b) ‹planes/vacaciones› to ruin

verbo intransitivo
1 ( lavar los platos) to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq);
( limpiar) to clean;
( restregar) to scrub
2 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar):
◊ ¡déjate de fregar! stop being such a pest!;

¡no friegues! ( no digas) you're kidding! (colloq)
fregarse verbo pronominal
1 (AmL fam) ( embromarse):
◊ ¡te friegas! tough! (colloq);

¡me fregué! I've really done it now! (colloq)
2 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( malograrse):
◊ se fregaron nuestros planes that's ruined o messed up our plans (colloq)

fregar verbo transitivo
1 (limpiar con agua) to wash: hoy te toca fregar los platos, today is your turn to do the dishes
yo fregaré el suelo, I'll mop the floor
2 LAm fam to annoy, irritate
' fregar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cacharro
- pila
- palangana
- plato
English:
basin
- dishwater
- mop
- roughen
- scour
- scrub
- scrub down
- scrubbing brush
- wash
- wash up
- washing-up
- dish
- scrape
- washing

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fregar

♦ vt

1. [limpiar] to wash;
[frotar] to scrub;
fregar los platos to wash the dishes, Br to do the washing-up;

fregar el suelo to mop the floor

2. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [molestar] to bother, to pester;

no friegues al perro don't annoy the dog;

me está fregando la paciencia he's driving me up the wall

3. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [estropear]
vas a fregar el televisor you're going to bust the television;

la lluvia nos fregó el fin de semana the rain messed up our weekend

4. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [fastidiar]
me fregó con su decisión de quedarse en mi casa it was a pain, him deciding to stay in my house

♦ vi

1. [limpiar] to clean;
[frotar] to scrub; [limpiar los platos] to wash the dishes, Br to do the washing-up
2. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [molestar] to be a pain;

¡deja de fregar! stop being such a pain!;

lo hace por fregar he just does it to be a pain

3. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam
¡no friegues! [expresando sorpresa] you're kidding!, you can't be serious!

♦ See also the pronominal verb fregarse

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fregar

v/t

1 platos wash; suelo mop; frotando scrub

2 L.Am. fam ( molestar) bug fam

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fregar {49} vt

1) : to scrub, to scour, to wash

fregar los trastes: to do the dishes

fregar el suelo: to scrub the floor

2) fam : to annoy

fregar vi

1) : to wash the dishes

2) : to clean, to scrub

3) fam : to be annoying

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fregar vb (en general) to wash

¿has fregado los vasos? have you washed the glasses?

fregar el suelo to mop the floor [pt. & pp. mopped]

fregar los platos to wash up / to do the washing up

Spanish-English dictionary > fregar
4 harto

adj.

1 fed-up, satiate, glutted, up to one's ears.

2 fed-up, disgruntled, browned-off, brassed off.

adv.

enough.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: hartar.

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harto

► adjetivo

1 (repleto) full, satiated

2 familiar (cansado) tired (de, of), fed up (de, with)

■ estoy harto de leer I'm tired of reading

3 desuso (bastante) enough

■ hartas dificultades enough difficulties

► adverbio harto

1 desuso (muy) quite, very

■ harto bueno very good

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FRASEOLOGÍA

¡me tienes harto,-a! I'm fed up with you!

¡ya estoy harto,-a! I'm fed up!, I'm sick and tired of it!

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harto

► adverbio

1 desuso (muy) quite, very

■ harto bueno very good

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(f. - harta)

adj.

1) full

2) fed up

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1. ADJ

1) (=cansado) fed up *

¡ya estamos hartos! — we've had enough!, we're fed up! *

¡me tienes harto! — I'm fed up with you! *

• estar harto de algo/algn — to be tired of sth/sb, be fed up with sth/sb *, be sick of sth/sb *

estaban un poco hartos de tanta publicidad — they were a bit tired of all the publicity, they were a bit fed up with o sick of all the publicity *

está harto de su jefe — he's fed up with o sick of his boss *

• estar harto de hacer algo — to be tired of doing sth, be fed up of doing sth *, be sick of doing sth *

está harto de no tener dinero — he's tired o fed up * o sick of * not having any money

• estar harto de que — + subjun to be fed up with * + ger, be sick of * + ger

estamos hartos de que lleguen siempre tarde — we're tired of o fed up with * o sick of * them arriving late

2) (=lleno)

• harto de algo — stuffed with sth *

3) (=mucho)

a) frm

ocurre con harta frecuencia — it happens very often o very frequently

tienen hartas razones para sentirse ofendidos — they have plenty of reasons to feel offended

b) LAm plenty of, a lot of

usaste harta harina — you used plenty of o a lot of flour

hartos chilenos — plenty of o a lot of Chileans

ha habido hartos accidentes — there have been a lot of o plenty of accidents

2. ADV

1) [con adjetivo]

a) frm very, extremely

una tarea harto difícil — a very difficult task, an extremely difficult task

b) LAm very

llegaron harto cansados — they were very tired when they arrived

2) LAm [con adverbio] very

lo sé harto bien — I know that very well o all too well

3) LAm [con verbo] a lot

te quiero harto — I love you a lot

dormí harto anoche — I slept a lot last night

3.

PRON LAm

hace harto que no lo veo — it's been a long time since I saw him

-¿queda leche? -sí, harta — "is there any milk left?" - "yes, lots"

falta harto para llegar — there's still a long way to go

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I
- ta adjetivo

1)

a) (cansado, aburrido) fed up

me tienes harto con tantas exigencias — I'm sick o tired of all your demands

harto de algo/alguien — fed up with something/somebody, tired of something/somebody

harto de + inf — tired of -ing, fed up with -ing

estaba harta de que le dijeran eso — she was tired of o fed up with them telling her that

b) ( de comida) full

2) (delante del n) ( mucho)

a) (frml)

con harta frecuencia — very frequently

tenían hartas ventajas — they had many advantages

b) (AmL exc RPl)

te llamé hartas veces — I phoned you lots of times

tiene hartas ganas de verte — he really wants to see you

había harta gente — there were a lot of people
II
adverbio

1) ( modificando un adjetivo)

a) (frml) extremely, very

b) (AmL exc RPl) very

es harto mejor que el hermano — he's much o a lot better than his brother

2) ( modificando un verbo) (AmL exc RPl)

me gustó harto — I really liked it

bailamos harto — we danced a lot
III
- ta pronombre (AmL exc RPl)

tenía harto que hacer — I had an awful lot to do

¿tienes amigos allí? - sí, hartos! — do you have friends there? - yes, lots

* * *

= fed up, jaded.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Tough luck: To be a professional sport climber in America probably means you're broke, fed up and still no match for the foreign competition'.

Ex. He is notorious for poking fun at those who advance jaded, esoteric ideas about the importance of studying classical languages.

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* estar harto = have had enough.

* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.

* harto de = sick of.

* harto de comida = fullfed.

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I
- ta adjetivo

1)

a) (cansado, aburrido) fed up

me tienes harto con tantas exigencias — I'm sick o tired of all your demands

harto de algo/alguien — fed up with something/somebody, tired of something/somebody

harto de + inf — tired of -ing, fed up with -ing

estaba harta de que le dijeran eso — she was tired of o fed up with them telling her that

b) ( de comida) full

2) (delante del n) ( mucho)

a) (frml)

con harta frecuencia — very frequently

tenían hartas ventajas — they had many advantages

b) (AmL exc RPl)

te llamé hartas veces — I phoned you lots of times

tiene hartas ganas de verte — he really wants to see you

había harta gente — there were a lot of people
II
adverbio

1) ( modificando un adjetivo)

a) (frml) extremely, very

b) (AmL exc RPl) very

es harto mejor que el hermano — he's much o a lot better than his brother

2) ( modificando un verbo) (AmL exc RPl)

me gustó harto — I really liked it

bailamos harto — we danced a lot
III
- ta pronombre (AmL exc RPl)

tenía harto que hacer — I had an awful lot to do

¿tienes amigos allí? - sí, hartos! — do you have friends there? - yes, lots

* * *

= fed up, jaded.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Tough luck: To be a professional sport climber in America probably means you're broke, fed up and still no match for the foreign competition'.

Ex: He is notorious for poking fun at those who advance jaded, esoteric ideas about the importance of studying classical languages.

* estar harto = have had enough.

* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.

* harto de = sick of.

* harto de comida = fullfed.

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harto¹ -ta

adjective

A

1 (cansado, aburrido) fed up

me tienes harta con tantas exigencias I'm sick of o tired of o fed up with all your demands, I've had enough of your demands

¡ya estoy harto! I've had enough!

harto DE algo/algn fed up WITH sth/sb, tired OF sth/sb, sick OF sth/sb harto DE + INF tired OF -ING, fed up WITH -ING, sick OF -ING

estoy harto de tener que repetirte todo I'm tired of o fed up with o sick of having to repeat everything I tell you

harto DE QUE + SUBJ:

estaba harta de que le dijeran lo que tenía que hacer she was tired of o fed up with o sick of them telling her what to do

2 (de comida) full, full up ( BrE colloq)

B ( delante del n) (mucho)

1 ( frml):

esto sucede con harta frecuencia this happens very frequently

tenían hartas ventajas they had many advantages

2

( AmL exc RPl): te he llamado hartas veces I've phoned you lots of o ( colloq) loads of times

tiene hartas ganas de verte he really wants to see you, he's dying to see you ( colloq)

había harta gente allí there were a lot of o ( colloq) loads of people there

harto²

adverb

A (modificando un adjetivo)

1 ( frml); extremely, very

una doctrina harto peligrosa an extremely o a very o a highly dangerous doctrine

una tarea harto difícil an extremely o a very difficult task

2 ( AmL exc RPl) very

tiene una nariz harto grande she has a very big nose

es harto mejor que el hermano he's much o a lot o ( colloq) miles better than his brother

para serte harto franca to be quite frank with you

B

(modificando un verbo) ( AmL exc RPl): me gustó harto la película I really liked the movie, I thought the movie was great ( colloq)

bailamos harto we danced a lot

me divertí harto con él I had a great time with him

harto³ -ta

pronoun

( AmL exc RPl): tenía harto que hacer I had an awful lot to do, I had loads to do ( colloq)

¿tienes amigos allí? — ¡sí, hartos! do you have friends there? — yes, lots o loads ( colloq)

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Del verbo hartar: ( conjugate hartar)

harto es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

hartó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
hartar
harto
hartar ( conjugate hartar) verbo transitivo
1 (cansar, fastidiar):
◊ me hartó con sus quejas I got tired of his complaints

2 (fam) ( llenar): nos hartaban a or de sopa they fed us on nothing but soup;
◊ lo hartoon a palos they gave him a real beating

hartarse verbo pronominal
1 (cansarse, aburrirse) to get fed up;
hartose de algo/algn to get tired o sick of sth/sb, get fed up with sth/sb;
hartose de hacer algo to get tired o sick of doing sth, get fed up with doing sth
2 ( llenarse): hartose (de algo) to gorge oneself (on sth), to stuff oneself (with sth) (colloq)
harto 1
◊ -ta adjetivo

1
a) (cansado, aburrido) fed up;

harto de algo/algn fed up with sth/sb, tired of sth/sb;
harto de hacer algo tired of doing sth, fed up with doing sth;
◊ estaba harta de que le dijeran eso she was tired of o fed up with them telling her that

b) ( de comida) full

2 ( delante del n) ( mucho) (AmL exc RPl):
◊ te llamé hartas veces I phoned you lots of times;

tiene hartas ganas de verte he really wants to see you
■ pronombre (AmL exc RPl):
◊ tenía harto que hacer I had an awful lot to do;

¿tienes amigos allí? — ¡sí, hartos! do you have friends there? — yes, lots
harto 2 adverbio
a) (AmL exc RPl) ( modificando un adjetivo) very;

◊ es harto mejor que el hermano he's much o a lot better than his brother

b) ( modificando un verbo):

◊ me gustó harto I really liked it;

bailamos harto we danced a lot
hartar verbo transitivo
1 (molestar, cansar) to annoy: la escuché hasta que me hartó con tanto reproche, I listened to her until I got sick of hearing so much criticism
2 (saciar) to satiate
3 (dar en abundancia) to overwhelm [de, with]: me hartaron de comida, they made me eat too much
harto,-a
I adjetivo
1 (de comida) full
2 (hastiado, aburrido) fed up: ¡me tiene harto!, I'm fed up with him!
estoy harto de decírtelo, I'm fed up with telling you
II adv frml (muy) very: es harto difícil que ganemos, it's going to be hard for us to win
' harto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahíta
- ahíto
- amargada
- amargado
- cansada
- cansado
- enferma
- enfermo
- frita
- frito
- harta
- hartar
- hartarse
- quemada
- quemado
- satisfecha
- satisfecho
- torear
- aburrido
- podrido
English:
brassed off
- cheese off
- enough
- fed
- fill
- play along
- sick
- tired
- weary
- dare
- ditto
- thing
- whole

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harto, -a

♦ adj

1. [de comida] full;

estoy harto de dulces I've had enough sweet things;

Comp
Esp Fam
ni harto de vino: ése no ayuda a nadie ni harto de vino he wouldn't help you if you were drowning;

no le dejaría mi coche ni harto de vino I wouldn't lend him my car in a million years

2. [cansado] tired (de of), fed up (de with);
estoy harto de mi jefe I'm sick of my boss;

estoy harto de repetirte que cierres la puerta I'm sick and tired of telling you to shut the door;

me tiene harto con el piano I'm fed up of o with her and her piano;

empiezo a estar un poco harto de sus quejas I'm starting to get rather tired of o fed up with his complaints

3. Am salvo RP [mucho] a lot of, lots of;

tiene harto dinero she has a lot of o lots of money;

de este aeropuerto salen hartos aviones a lot of o lots of planes fly from this airport

♦ adv

1. Esp Formal [muy] extremely;

es harto frecuente it's extremely common;

el examen fue harto difícil the exam was extremely difficult

2. Am salvo RP [muy] very, really;
[mucho] a lot, very much;
es harto grande it's very o really big;

nos cansamos harto we got really tired;

te quiero harto I love you very much

♦ pron
Am salvo RP [mucho]
¿tiene muchos muebles? – hartos does she have a lot of furniture? – yes, she's got loads;

sabes harto que te quiero you know perfectly well that I love you

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harto

I adj

1 fed up fam ;

estar harto de algo be sick of sth fam, be fed up with sth fam

2 ( lleno) full (up)

3

:

había hartos pasteles there were cakes in abundance

II adv very much; delante del adjetivo extremely;

me gusta harto L.Am. I like it a lot;

hace harto frío L.Am. it’s very cold

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harto adv

: most, extremely, very

harto, -ta adj

1) : full, satiated

2) : fed up

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harto adj

1. (en general) fed up

estoy harto de esto I'm fed up with this

me tienes harto con tus tonterías I'm fed up with your nonsense

2. (de comida) full up

Spanish-English dictionary > harto
5 voltear

v.

1 to toss (heno, crepe, torero).

2 to knock over. ( Latin American Spanish)

3 to turn (doblar la esquina). (Mexican Spanish)

4 to turn over. ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

5 to turn (round) (girar) (person). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru))

6 to overturn (volcar) (auto). (Mexican Spanish)

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voltear

► verbo transitivo

1 (dar vueltas) to whirl, twirl

2 (poner al revés) to turn over, toss

3 (campanas) to peal, ring out

4 (a una persona) to toss up in the air

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verb

1) to turn over

2) roll over

3) tumble

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1. VT

1) ( esp LAm) (=volver al revés) to turn over, turn upside down; (=dar la vuelta a) to turn round; (=lanzar al aire) to toss

2)

voltear la espalda — (LAm) (=dar la espalda) to turn one's back

3) ( esp Cono Sur, Méx) (=volcar) to knock, knock over

4) [+ campanas] to peal

5) ( esp LAm) [+ lazo] to whirl, twirl

6)

voltear a algn — (And, Caribe) to force sb to change his mind

7) (Caribe) (=buscar) to search all over for

2. VI

1) (=dar vueltas) to roll over, go rolling over and over; (=dar una voltereta) to somersault

2) (LAm) (=torcer) to turn

voltear a la derecha — to turn right; (=volverse) to turn round

3) (LAm)

voltear a hacer algo — to do sth again

volteó a decirlo — he said it again

4) (Caribe)
**
volteó con mi amiga — he went off with my girlfriend

3.

See:

voltearse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < mies> to winnow; < tierra> to turn (over)

b) ( por el aire) toro to toss; caballo to throw

2) < campanas> to ring

3) (AmL exc CS)

a) <tortilla/disco> to turn over; < cuadro> to turn... around; <copa/jarrón> ( poner - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down

b) <calcetín/manga> ( poner del revés) to turn... inside out; ( poner del derecho) to turn... the right way round

el viento me volteó el paraguas — the wind blew my umbrella inside out

voltear la página — to turn the page

4) (AmL exc CS) ( dar la vuelta)

me volteó la espalda — she turned her back on me

al oír su voz volteó la cara — when she heard his voice she turned her head

5) (CS) (tumbar, echar abajo) <bolos/botella> to knock over; < puerta> to knock down
2.
voltear vi campanas to peal, ring out
3.
voltearse v pron

a) (AmL exc CS) (volverse, darse la vuelta) to turn around; ( cambiar de ideas) to change one's ideas

se ha volteado contra mí — he's turned against me

b) (Méx) vehículo to overturn, turn over

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= overturn.

Ex. The library was badly vandalised and the intruders overturned 10 large bookcases, tore paintings down, emptied catalogues, and smashed intercoms, chairs, tables and windows.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) < mies> to winnow; < tierra> to turn (over)

b) ( por el aire) toro to toss; caballo to throw

2) < campanas> to ring

3) (AmL exc CS)

a) <tortilla/disco> to turn over; < cuadro> to turn... around; <copa/jarrón> ( poner - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down

b) <calcetín/manga> ( poner del revés) to turn... inside out; ( poner del derecho) to turn... the right way round

el viento me volteó el paraguas — the wind blew my umbrella inside out

voltear la página — to turn the page

4) (AmL exc CS) ( dar la vuelta)

me volteó la espalda — she turned her back on me

al oír su voz volteó la cara — when she heard his voice she turned her head

5) (CS) (tumbar, echar abajo) <bolos/botella> to knock over; < puerta> to knock down
2.
voltear vi campanas to peal, ring out
3.
voltearse v pron

a) (AmL exc CS) (volverse, darse la vuelta) to turn around; ( cambiar de ideas) to change one's ideas

se ha volteado contra mí — he's turned against me

b) (Méx) vehículo to overturn, turn over

* * *

= overturn.

Ex: The library was badly vandalised and the intruders overturned 10 large bookcases, tore paintings down, emptied catalogues, and smashed intercoms, chairs, tables and windows.

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voltear [A1 ]

vt

A

1 ‹mies› to winnow; ‹tierra› to turn, turn over

2 (por el aire) «toro» to toss; «caballo» to throw

B ‹campanas› to ring

C ( AmL exc CS)

1 (invertir) ‹tortilla/disco› to turn over ‹copa/jarrón› (poner — boca arriba) to turn … the right way up; (— boca abajo) to turn … upside down

2 ‹media/manga› (poner del revés) to turn … inside out; (poner del derecho) to turn … the right way round

el viento me volteó el paraguas the wind blew my umbrella inside out

voltea la página turn the page

D

( AmL exc RPl) (dar la vuelta): me volteó la espalda she turned her back on me, she turned away from me

al oír su voz volteó la cara when she heard his voice she turned her head o she turned to look at him

E (CS) (tumbar, echar abajo) ‹bolos/botella› to knock over; ‹puerta› to knock down

voltear el gobierno to overthrow the government

había un olor que te volteaba ( fam); the smell was enough to knock you flat o backwards ( colloq)

■ voltear

vi

«campanas» to peal, ring out

■ voltearse

v pron

( AmL exc CS)

1 (volverse, darse la vuelta) to turn around

2 (cambiar de ideas) to change one's ideas/allegiance

se ha volteado contra mí he's turned against me

3 ( Méx) «vehículo» to overturn, turn over

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voltear ( conjugate voltear) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹ mies› to winnow;

‹ tierra› to turn (over)
b) ( por el aire) [ toro] to toss;

[ caballo] to throw
2 (AmL exc CS)
a) ‹tortilla/disco› to turn over;

‹ cuadro› to turn … around;
‹copa/jarrón› ( poner — boca arriba) to turn … the right way up;
(— boca abajo) to turn … upside down
b) ‹calcetín/manga› ( poner — del revés) to turn … inside out;

(— del derecho) to turn … the right way round;
◊ voltear la página to turn the page

3 (AmL exc CS) ( dar la vuelta):
◊ me volteó la espalda she turned her back on me;

al oír su voz volteó la cara when she heard his voice she turned her head
4 (CS) (tumbar, echar abajo) ‹bolos/botella› to knock over;
‹ puerta› to knock down
voltearse verbo pronominal
a) (AmL exc CS) (volverse, darse la vuelta) to turn around;

( cambiar de ideas) to change one's ideas
b) (Méx) [ vehículo] to overturn, turn over

voltear
I verbo transitivo
1 (en el aire) to toss
(la tortilla, la tierra) to turn over
2 LAm (la cabeza) to turn
II verbo intransitivo to tumble
' voltear' also found in these entries:
English:
tip up
- turn

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voltear

♦ vt

1. [dar la vuelta a] [heno, crepe] to toss;
[tortilla] to turn over; [campana] to ring;
el toro volteó al torero the bull tossed the bullfighter

2. Am [derribar] [objeto] to knock over;
[gobierno] to overthrow, to bring down;
gesticulaba tanto que terminó volteando el florero she was waving her hands about so much she ended up knocking over the vase

3. Am salvo RP [poner del revés] [boca abajo] to turn upside down;
[lo de dentro fuera] to turn inside out; [lo de detrás delante] to turn back to front;
después que esponje, se voltea la masa once the dough has risen, turn it over;

voltea la página turn the page

4. Am salvo RP [cabeza, espalda] to turn;

voltéate hacia la profesora y espera las instrucciones (turn to) face the teacher and wait for the instructions

♦ vi

1. Méx [doblar la esquina] to turn;

al llegar a Insurgentes, volteas a la izquierda when you get to Insurgentes, turn left

2. Méx [volcar] to overturn;

un auto verde volteó ayer por la noche en esta esquina a green car overturned on this corner last night

3. Andes [girar] to turn (round);

las personas volteaban para ver de dónde venían los gritos people turned round to see where the shouting was coming from

♦ See also the pronominal verb voltearse

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voltear

I v/t

1 L.Am. ( invertir) turn over;

voltear el jersey turn the sweater inside out

2 Rpl ( tumbar) knock over

3

:

voltear la cabeza turn one’s head

II v/i

1 roll over

2 de campanas ring out

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voltear vt

1) : to turn over, to turn upside down

2) : to reverse, to turn inside out

3) : to turn

voltear la cara: to turn one's head

4) : to knock down

voltear vi

1) : to roll over, to do somersaults

2) : to turn

volteó a la izquierda: he turned left

♦ See also the reflexive verb voltearse

Spanish-English dictionary > voltear
6 fregado

m.

washing, scour, scouring, scrub.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: fregar.

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fregado

► nombre masculino

1 (lavado) washing; (frotado) scrubbing

2 familiar (riña) fight, quarrel; (lío) mess, muddle

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noun m.

scrubbing

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fregado, -a
1. ADJ

1) LAm * (=molesto) annoying

2) LAm * (=difícil) [trabajo, tarea] tricky; [carácter, persona] fussy

3) LAm * [persona] (=en mala situación económica) broke *; (=deprimido) down, in a bad way *; (=dañado, enfermo) in a bad way *

le quedó la pierna fregada después del accidente — his leg was in a bad way after the accident *

ando muy fregado del estómago — my stomach is in a really bad way *

4) LAm * (=puñetero) damn *, lousy *, bloody **

5) Col, Perú (=astuto) cunning

6) Chile, Col, Perú, Ven (=estricto) strict

2.

SM / F LAm (=persona difícil) fussy person

3. SM

1) (=acción de fregar) [con fregona] mopping; [con estropajo, cepillo] scrubbing; [con esponja, trapo] washing; [de platos] washing-up

2) * (=lío) mess

está siempre metido en algún fregado — he's always involved in shady business

3) * (=riña) row

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I
- da adjetivo

1) (AmL exc RPl fam)

a) ( molesto) annoying

no seas fregado, hombre! — stop being such a pain o a bore (colloq)

qué niño más fregado! — that kid's a real pest (colloq)

b) ( difícil) <examen/tema> tricky (colloq), tough (colloq); <persona/carácter> difficult

el asunto está fregado — it's all very iffy

c) [estar] (enfermo, delicado) in a bad way (colloq)

d) [estar] ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)

2) (Andes, Ven fam) ( exigente) strict

3) (Col, Per fam) ( astuto) sly, sneaky (colloq)
II
- da masculino, femenino

1) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( persona difícil) difficult person

2) fregado masculino

a) ( restregadura) scrub, scrubbing

dar un fregado a algo — to give something a scrub

b) (Esp) (fam) ( lío) mess

* * *

= mess, row, fray, wrangle, spat, squabbling, squabble, bickering, fracas.

Ex. 'Look, Mel,' said James after the hiatus, 'I'm irritated at the convoluted mess this simple case of filling a vacancy has become'.

Ex. The rows over Britain's contributions to the Community budget and runaway spending on the the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which took up two thirds of the budget, were documented blow by blow in the press.

Ex. The academic librarian, by remaining neutral, can stay above the fray and does not need to take sides in order to provide scholars with access to the truth.

Ex. This is a history of The Old Librarian's Almanack (a pamphlet produced as a hoax in 1909) and of the literary wrangles which ensued from its publication.

Ex. It also includes a blow-by-blow account of spats between management and labor.

Ex. The DVD-RW drive has arrived but not without lots of squabbling among industry competitors.

Ex. One might mistakenly be left with the impression that the crisis is a mere 'banana republic' squabble over power.

Ex. Even if the management decided to make an arbitrary decision, it would be better than the endless bickering and ad-hoc measures we are having to put up with.

Ex. There are, as I see it, approximately three positions one can take on the matter, each with its own adherents in the current fracas.

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* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.

* * *
I
- da adjetivo

1) (AmL exc RPl fam)

a) ( molesto) annoying

no seas fregado, hombre! — stop being such a pain o a bore (colloq)

qué niño más fregado! — that kid's a real pest (colloq)

b) ( difícil) <examen/tema> tricky (colloq), tough (colloq); <persona/carácter> difficult

el asunto está fregado — it's all very iffy

c) [estar] (enfermo, delicado) in a bad way (colloq)

d) [estar] ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)

2) (Andes, Ven fam) ( exigente) strict

3) (Col, Per fam) ( astuto) sly, sneaky (colloq)
II
- da masculino, femenino

1) (AmL exc RPl fam) ( persona difícil) difficult person

2) fregado masculino

a) ( restregadura) scrub, scrubbing

dar un fregado a algo — to give something a scrub

b) (Esp) (fam) ( lío) mess

* * *

= mess, row, fray, wrangle, spat, squabbling, squabble, bickering, fracas.

Ex: 'Look, Mel,' said James after the hiatus, 'I'm irritated at the convoluted mess this simple case of filling a vacancy has become'.

Ex: The rows over Britain's contributions to the Community budget and runaway spending on the the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which took up two thirds of the budget, were documented blow by blow in the press.

Ex: The academic librarian, by remaining neutral, can stay above the fray and does not need to take sides in order to provide scholars with access to the truth.

Ex: This is a history of The Old Librarian's Almanack (a pamphlet produced as a hoax in 1909) and of the literary wrangles which ensued from its publication.

Ex: It also includes a blow-by-blow account of spats between management and labor.

Ex: The DVD-RW drive has arrived but not without lots of squabbling among industry competitors.

Ex: One might mistakenly be left with the impression that the crisis is a mere 'banana republic' squabble over power.

Ex: Even if the management decided to make an arbitrary decision, it would be better than the endless bickering and ad-hoc measures we are having to put up with.

Ex: There are, as I see it, approximately three positions one can take on the matter, each with its own adherents in the current fracas.

* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.

* * *

fregado¹ -da

adjective

A ( AmL exc RPl fam)

1 (molesto) annoying

¡no seas fregado, hombre, ven con nosotros! stop being such a pain o a bore and come with us ( colloq)

¡qué niño más fregado!, no me ha dejado descansar ni un momento that kid's a real pest o nuisance, he hasn't given me a moment's peace ( colloq)

2 (difícil) ‹examen/tema› tricky ( colloq), tough ( colloq); ‹persona/carácter› difficult

el asunto está fregado, no creo que nos lo den it's all very iffy o things are a bit tricky, I don't think they'll give it to us ( colloq)

con la edad se ha puesto muy fregado he's become very cantankerous o difficult in his old age

3 (fastidiado) in a bad way

anda muy fregado he's in a terrible state o in a very bad way ( colloq)

B (Andes, Ven fam) (exigente) strict

es muy fregado con la puntualidad he's a real stickler for punctuality, he's really strict about punctuality

C (Col, Per fam) (astuto) sly, sneaky ( colloq)

fregado² -da

masculine, feminine

A ( AmL exc RPl fam) (persona difícil) difficult person

B

fregado masculine

1 ( fam) (lío) mess

2 (restregadura) scrub, scrubbing barrida A 1. (↑ barrida)

* * *

Del verbo fregar: ( conjugate fregar)

fregado es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
fregado
fregar
fregado
◊ -da adjetivo (AmL exc RPl fam)

a) ( molesto) annoying;

◊ ¡no seas fregado, hombre! stop being such a pain (colloq)

b) ( difícil) ‹examen/tema› tricky (colloq), tough (colloq);

‹persona/carácter› difficult
c) [estar] (enfermo, delicado) in a bad way (colloq);

( sin dinero) broke (colloq)
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino (AmL exc RPl fam) ( persona difícil) difficult person
fregar ( conjugate fregar) verbo transitivo
1 (lavar, limpiar) to wash;
◊ fregué el suelo I washed the floor;

( con cepillo) I scrubbed the floor;
◊ fregado los platos to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq)

2 (AmL exc RPl fam)
a) ( molestar) to bug (colloq)

b) ‹planes/vacaciones› to ruin

verbo intransitivo
1 ( lavar los platos) to wash the dishes, to do the dishes (colloq);
( limpiar) to clean;
( restregar) to scrub
2 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( molestar):
◊ ¡déjate de fregado! stop being such a pest!;

¡no friegues! ( no digas) you're kidding! (colloq)
fregarse verbo pronominal
1 (AmL fam) ( embromarse):
◊ ¡te friegas! tough! (colloq);

¡me fregué! I've really done it now! (colloq)
2 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( malograrse):
◊ se fregadoon nuestros planes that's ruined o messed up our plans (colloq)

fregado sustantivo masculino
1 (lavado) washing
2 (asunto complicado) messy affair: no quiero que me metas en tus fregados, I don't want you to involve me in your messes
3 LAm fam (molestia) pain in the neck: cuidar de tus amigos es un fregado, it's a pain in the neck to have to take care of your friends
fregar verbo transitivo
1 (limpiar con agua) to wash: hoy te toca fregar los platos, today is your turn to do the dishes
yo fregaré el suelo, I'll mop the floor
2 LAm fam to annoy, irritate
' fregado' also found in these entries:
English:
scrub
- washing-up

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fregado, -a

♦ adj
Andes, Méx, Ven Fam
1. [persona] [ser] annoying;

mi vecino es muy fregado my neighbour's a real pain

2. [persona] [estar]
perdí las llaves, ¡estoy fregada! I've lost my keys, I've had it!

3. [situación] tricky;

este problema es muy fregado this problem is really tricky o a real stinker

4. [objeto] bust;

ese reloj está fregado that watch has had it

♦ nm

1. [lavado] [de platos, suelo] wash;
[frotando] scrub
2. Fam [lío] mess;

meterse en un fregado to get into a mess

3. Fam [discusión] row, rumpus

♦ nm,f
Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [persona] pain, awkward customer;
tu hermano es un fregado your brother's an awkward little beggar

* * *

fregado

I adj L.Am.

annoying

II m

1 de platos washing; del suelo mopping; frotando scrubbing

2 fam ( lío) mess;

meterse en un buen fregado fig fam get into a fine mess fam

* * *

fregado, -da adj, fam : annoying, bothersome

fregado nm

1) : scrubbing, scouring

2) fam : mess, muddle

Spanish-English dictionary > fregado
7 desamarrar

v.

1 to cast off.

2 to untie, to loosen, to unfasten, to cast off.

* * *

desamarrar

► verbo transitivo

1 (desatar) to untie

2 MARÍTIMO to unmoor, cast off

* * *

VT to untie; (Náut) to cast off

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo (AmL exc RPl) < embarcación> to cast off; <zapatos/paquete> to undo, untie; <animal/persona> to untie
2.
desamarrarse v pron (AmL exc RPl)

1) paquete/zapatos to come undone; bultos/barco to come untied

2) (refl) persona to get free; animal to get loose o free

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo (AmL exc RPl) < embarcación> to cast off; <zapatos/paquete> to undo, untie; <animal/persona> to untie
2.
desamarrarse v pron (AmL exc RPl)

1) paquete/zapatos to come undone; bultos/barco to come untied

2) (refl) persona to get free; animal to get loose o free

* * *

desamarrar [A1 ]

vt

( AmL exc RPl)

1 ‹embarcación› to cast off; ‹animal/persona› to untie

2 ‹zapatos/paquete› to undo, untie

■ desamarrarse

v pron

A ( AmL exc RPl)

1 «paquete/zapatos» to come undone o untied

2 «bultos/barco» (soltarse) to come untied

B ( AmL exc RPl) ( refl) «persona» to get free; «animal» to get loose o free

* * *

desamarrar ( conjugate desamarrar) verbo transitivo (AmL exc RPl) ‹ embarcación› to cast off;
‹zapatos/paquete› to undo, untie;
‹animal/persona› to untie
desamarrarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc RPl)
1 [paquete/zapatos] to come undone;
[bultos/barco] to come untied
2 ( refl) [ persona] to get free;
[ animal] to get loose o free
' desamarrar' also found in these entries:
English:
undo
- untie

* * *

desamarrar

♦ vt

to cast off

♦ See also the pronominal verb desamarrarse

Spanish-English dictionary > desamarrar
8 amarrar

v.

1 to moor (Nautical).

2 to tie (up).

amarrar algo/a alguien a algo to tie something/somebody to something

3 to tie up, to bind, to fasten, to fasten up.

El cazador lía los manojos The hunter ties up the bundles.

* * *

amarrar

► verbo transitivo

1 (atar) to tie (up), fasten

2 MARÍTIMO to moor, tie up

* * *

verb

to tie up, fasten

* * *

1. VT

1) (=asegurar) esp LAm to fasten, tie up; [+ barco] to moor, tie up; [+ cuerda] to lash, belay; (Naipes) to stack

está de amarrar — he's raving mad

- tener a algn bien amarrado

2) * (=empollar) to swot *, mug up *

2.

VI * to get down to it in earnest

3.

See:

amarrarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) < embarcación> to moor; <animal/persona> to tie up

le amarraron las manos — they tied his hands together

amarrar algo/a alguien a algo — to tie something/somebody to something

b) (AmL exc RPl) < zapatos> to tie; < paquete> to tie... up
2.
amarrarse v pron (AmL exc RPl) <zapatos/cordones> to tie up, do up; < pelo> to tie up

amarrársela — (Col fam) to get tight (colloq)

* * *

= fasten, tether, strap, secure, tie (to), lash, moor.

Ex. The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.

Ex. The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.

Ex. Microfilm is said to have been invented during the Franco-Prussian War, to send reduced diagrams of troop positions by strapping these to the legs of carrier pigeons.

Ex. Many books were still large and solid, their blind-tooled covers secured with clasps or ties.

Ex. Chain indexing is closely tied to the structure (but not necessarily the terminology) of the classification scheme.

Ex. Gather the eight garden stakes together teepee-style around the center stake and lash them in place securely with garden wire.

Ex. This procedure when mooring a vessel can be hazardous, especially in heavy seas, since a person must walk forward on deck.

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* amarrar a = lash (up) to.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

a) < embarcación> to moor; <animal/persona> to tie up

le amarraron las manos — they tied his hands together

amarrar algo/a alguien a algo — to tie something/somebody to something

b) (AmL exc RPl) < zapatos> to tie; < paquete> to tie... up
2.
amarrarse v pron (AmL exc RPl) <zapatos/cordones> to tie up, do up; < pelo> to tie up

amarrársela — (Col fam) to get tight (colloq)

* * *

= fasten, tether, strap, secure, tie (to), lash, moor.

Ex: The original is clamped around the left hand cylinder and a special stencil fastened around the other cylinder.

Ex: The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.

Ex: Microfilm is said to have been invented during the Franco-Prussian War, to send reduced diagrams of troop positions by strapping these to the legs of carrier pigeons.

Ex: Many books were still large and solid, their blind-tooled covers secured with clasps or ties.

Ex: Chain indexing is closely tied to the structure (but not necessarily the terminology) of the classification scheme.

Ex: Gather the eight garden stakes together teepee-style around the center stake and lash them in place securely with garden wire.

Ex: This procedure when mooring a vessel can be hazardous, especially in heavy seas, since a person must walk forward on deck.

* amarrar a = lash (up) to.

* * *

amarrar [A1 ]

vt

1 ‹embarcación› to moor; ‹animal/persona› to tie up

amárralo bien para que no se caiga tie it down o on well so that it doesn't fall off

amarrar algo/a algn A algo to tie sth/sb TO sth

2 ( AmL exc RPl) ‹zapatos› to tie; ‹paquete› to tie … up

■ amarrarse

v pron

( AmL exc RPl) to tie

ya aprendió a amarrarse los zapatos he's learned to do up o to tie his shoelaces now

amárrate bien los pantalones fasten your pants properly ( AmE), do your trousers up properly ( BrE)

amarrársela ( Col fam); to get tight ( colloq)

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Multiple Entries:
amarrar
amarrar algo
amarrar ( conjugate amarrar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹ embarcación› to moor;

‹animal/persona› to tie up;
◊ le amarraron las manos they tied his hands together;

amarrar algo/a algn a algo to tie sth/sb to sth
b) (AmL exc RPl) ‹zapatos/cordones› to tie;

‹ paquete› to tie … up
amarrarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc RPl) ‹zapatos/cordones› to tie up, do up;
‹ pelo› to tie up
amarrar verbo transitivo
1 Náut to moor, tie up
2 (atar) to tie (up), bind: amarra bien la tienda de campaña, que esta noche va a hacer viento, secure the tent well, as tonight it's going to be very windy
' amarrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
empatar
English:
berth
- hitch
- lash
- lay up
- moor
- attach
- bind
- rope
- strap
- tether
- tie

* * *

amarrar

♦ vt

1. Náut to moor

2. [atar] to tie (up);

amarrar algo/a alguien a algo to tie sth/sb to sth

♦ See also the pronominal verb amarrarse

* * *

amarrar

v/t ( atar) tie

* * *

amarrar vt

1) : to moor (a boat)

2) atar: to fasten, to tie up, to tie down

* * *

amarrar vb

1. (en general) to tie / to tie up

amarró el perro a un poste she tied the dog to a post

2. (embarcación) to moor

amarraron el yate en un pequeño puerto they moored the yacht in a small harbour

Spanish-English dictionary > amarrar
9 jalar

v.

1 to pull, to haul, to tug, to drag.

Ella jala el vagón She pulls the wagon.

2 to be going steady.

Ellos jalan desde ayer They are going steady since yesterday.

3 to leave, to go away.

El chico jaló al verme The boy left when he saw me.

4 to rob, to steal, to swipe.

* * *

jalar

► verbo transitivo

1 (tirar de) to pull, heave

2 familiar (comer) to wolf down

* * *

1. VT

1) LAm (=tirar de) to pull; (=arrastrar) (tb Náut) to haul

no le jales el pelo — don't pull his hair

2) Méx * (=llevar) to pick up, give a lift to

3) LAm (Pol) to draw, attract, win

4) LAm (=trabajar) to work hard at

5) And, Caribe * (=hacer) to make, do, perform

6) Esp * (=comer) to eat

2. VI

1) LAm (=tirar) to pull

jalar de — to pull at, tug at

2) Méx
*
eso le jala — she's big on that *, she's a fan of that

3) LAm (=irse) to go off

jalar para su casa — to go off home

4) CAm, Méx [novios] to be courting

5) LAm (=trabajar) to work hard

6) And ** [estudiante] to flunk *, fail

7) Méx (=exagerar) to exaggerate

8) ** (=correr) to run

9) Méx (=tener influencia) to have pull *

10) And ** (=fumar) to smoke dope *

3.

See:

jalarse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (AmL exc CS) ( tirar de) to pull

jalar la cadena — to pull the chain

me jaló la manga — he pulled o tugged at my sleeve

jale — pull

b) (Méx) ( agarrar y acercar) <periódico/libro> to pick up, take; < silla> to draw up

c) (Méx) ( atraer)

lo jalan sus amigos — he's more interested in seeing his friends

lo jalan mucho hacia sus gustos — he's drawn to their tastes

2) (Per arg) < alumno> to fail, flunk (esp AmE colloq)

3) (Per fam) (en automóvil, moto) to give... a lift o ride
2.
jalar vi

1) (AmL exc CS) ( tirar) to pull

jalar de algo — to pull something

jaló de la cuerda para cerrarlo — he pulled (on) the cord to close it

jalarle a algo — (Col fam) to be into something (colloq)

jalar con alguien — (Méx fam) ( llevarse bien) to get on o along well with somebody; ( unirse a)

siempre jala con nosotros los domingos — he always hangs out with us on Sundays (colloq)

2)

a) (Méx fam) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq)

jálale! — hurry up!

b) (Col, Méx fam) ( irse) to go

jálale por el pan — go and get the bread

jala por la izquierda — keep to the left

3) (Per fam)

a) ( beber) to booze (colloq)

b) ( inhalar cocaína) to have a snort (colloq)

4) (Méx fam) motor/aparato to work

mi coche no jalaba en la mañana — my car wouldn't start this morning

¿cómo van los negocios? - jalando, jalando — how's business? - oh, not so bad (colloq)

5) (AmC fam) pareja to date, go out; persona

jalar CON alguien — to date somebody, go out with somebody
3.
jalarse v pron

1) (Méx) (enf) jalar 1) b)

2) (Méx) (enf)

a) ( irse) to go

b) ( venir) to come

jálate a mi casa — come round o over to my house

3) (Col, Méx fam) ( emborracharse) to get tight (colloq)

4) (Col fam) ( realizar) < discurso> to give, make

se jaló un partido excelente — he played an excellent game

* * *

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* jalarse = scoff.

* jalárselo todo = scoff + the lot, eat + Posesivo + way through.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (AmL exc CS) ( tirar de) to pull

jalar la cadena — to pull the chain

me jaló la manga — he pulled o tugged at my sleeve

jale — pull

b) (Méx) ( agarrar y acercar) <periódico/libro> to pick up, take; < silla> to draw up

c) (Méx) ( atraer)

lo jalan sus amigos — he's more interested in seeing his friends

lo jalan mucho hacia sus gustos — he's drawn to their tastes

2) (Per arg) < alumno> to fail, flunk (esp AmE colloq)

3) (Per fam) (en automóvil, moto) to give... a lift o ride
2.
jalar vi

1) (AmL exc CS) ( tirar) to pull

jalar de algo — to pull something

jaló de la cuerda para cerrarlo — he pulled (on) the cord to close it

jalarle a algo — (Col fam) to be into something (colloq)

jalar con alguien — (Méx fam) ( llevarse bien) to get on o along well with somebody; ( unirse a)

siempre jala con nosotros los domingos — he always hangs out with us on Sundays (colloq)

2)

a) (Méx fam) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq)

jálale! — hurry up!

b) (Col, Méx fam) ( irse) to go

jálale por el pan — go and get the bread

jala por la izquierda — keep to the left

3) (Per fam)

a) ( beber) to booze (colloq)

b) ( inhalar cocaína) to have a snort (colloq)

4) (Méx fam) motor/aparato to work

mi coche no jalaba en la mañana — my car wouldn't start this morning

¿cómo van los negocios? - jalando, jalando — how's business? - oh, not so bad (colloq)

5) (AmC fam) pareja to date, go out; persona

jalar CON alguien — to date somebody, go out with somebody
3.
jalarse v pron

1) (Méx) (enf) jalar 1) b)

2) (Méx) (enf)

a) ( irse) to go

b) ( venir) to come

jálate a mi casa — come round o over to my house

3) (Col, Méx fam) ( emborracharse) to get tight (colloq)

4) (Col fam) ( realizar) < discurso> to give, make

se jaló un partido excelente — he played an excellent game

* * *

* jalarse = scoff.

* jalárselo todo = scoff + the lot, eat + Posesivo + way through.

* * *

jalar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 ( AmL exc CS) (tirar de) to pull

¡jalen ese cable! pull on that cable!

me jalaba la manga she was pulling at o tugging at my sleeve

jalar la cadena to pull the chain, to flush the lavatory

[ S ] jale pull

2

( Méx) (agarrar): jaló el periódico y se puso a leer he picked up o took the newspaper and began to read

jaló una silla y se sentó she drew up o took a chair and sat down

3

( Méx) (atraer): ahora lo jalan más sus amigos he's more interested in seeing his friends these days

lo jalan mucho hacia sus gustos his tastes are very much influenced by them, they influence him a great deal in his tastes

B ( Méx arg) (robar) to lift ( colloq), to swipe ( colloq)

C ( Per arg) ‹alumno› to fail, flunk ( colloq)

D

( Per fam) (en automóvil, moto): ¿me puedes jalar hasta el centro? could you give me a lift o a ride into town?

■ jalar

vi

A ( AmL exc CS) (tirar) to pull

todos tenemos que jalar parejo we all have to pull together

jalar DE algo to pull sth

no le jales del pelo a tu hermana don't pull your sister's hair

jalarle a algo ( Col fam): ¿quién le jala a un partido de ajedrez? who's for a game of chess?, who fancies a game of chess? ( BrE)

ahora le jala a la política she's into politics now ( colloq)

no jalar con algn ( Méx fam): no jala con ellos he doesn't get on o along well with them

nunca jalaba con nosotros cuando hacíamos fiestas he never used to join in when we had parties

B

1 (Méx, Per fam) (apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on ( colloq)

jala or jálale, que van a cerrar get a move on o hurry up, they're closing

2 (Col, Méx fam) (ir) to go

jálale por el pan go and get the bread

estaba tan oscuro, que no sabía para dónde jalar it was so dark, I didn't know which way to go

jala por la izquierda turn left, take a left ( colloq)

C ( Per fam)

1 (beber) to booze ( colloq)

2 (inhalar cocaína) to have a snort ( colloq)

D ( Méx fam) «auto/refrigerador» to work

¿cómo te va? — jalando how's it going? — oh, all right o OK o not too bad ( colloq)

¿cómo van los negocios? — jalando, jalando how's business? — oh, not so bad ( colloq)

E ( Esp fam) (atiborrarse) to stuff oneself ( colloq)

F ( AmC fam) (dos personas) to date, go out jalar CON algn to date o see sb, go out WITH sb

■ jalarse

v pron

A

( Méx) ( enf) (agarrar, acercar): jálate una silla y siéntate draw up a chair and sit down

jalársela ( Méx) (exagerar) ( fam); to go over the top ( colloq);

(masturbarse) ( vulg) to jerk off ( AmE vulg), to wank ( BrE vulg)

B ( Méx) ( enf)

1 (irse) to go

yo me jalo por los refrescos I'll go for o I'll get the drinks

se jalaron con los libros they went off with the books

2 (venir) to come

jálate a mi casa come round o over to my house

C ( Méx arg) (robar) to lift ( colloq), to swipe ( colloq)

D ( enf) ( Esp fam) (comerse) to scoff ( colloq)

E ( Col fam) (emborracharse) to get tight ( colloq)

F

( Col fam) (realizar): se jaló un buen discurso she gave o made a good speech

se jaló un partido excelente he played an excellent match

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jalar ( conjugate jalar) verbo transitivo
1
a) (AmL exc CS) ( tirar de) to pull;

◊ me jaló la manga he pulled o tugged at my sleeve

b) (Méx) ( agarrar y acercar) ‹periódico/libro› to pick up, take;

‹ silla› to draw up
2 (Per arg) ‹ alumno› to fail, flunk (esp AmE colloq)
3 (Per fam) (en automóvil, moto) to give … a lift o ride
verbo intransitivo
1 (AmL exc CS) ( tirar) to pull;
jalar de algo to pull sth;
◊ jalar con algn (Méx fam) ( llevarse bien) to get on o along well with sb

2
a) (Méx fam) ( apresurarse) to hurry up, get a move on (colloq);

◊ ¡jálale! hurry up!

b) (Col, Méx fam) (ir) to go;

◊ jálale por el pan go and get the bread

3 (Méx fam) [motor/aparato] to work;
◊ mi coche no jalaba en la mañana my car wouldn't start this morning;

¿cómo van los negocios? — jalando, jalando how's business? — oh, not so bad (colloq)
5 (AmC fam) [ pareja] to date, go out;
[ persona] jalar CON algn to date sb, go out with sb
jalarse verbo pronominal
1 (Méx) ( enf) See Also→ jalar verbo transitivo 1b
2 (Méx) ( enf)
a) ( irse) to go

b) ( venir) to come

3 (Col, Méx fam) ( emborracharse) to get tight (colloq)
jalar verbo transitivo & vi fam to eat
' jalar' also found in these entries:
English:
heave
- pull
- tug
- yank

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jalar¹, halar [χa'lar]

♦ vt

1. Am salvo RP [tirar de] to pull;
[suavemente] to tug;
jalar la cadena to pull the chain, to flush (the toilet);

jalar un cajón to pull out a drawer;

lo jaló de la manga she pulled his sleeve;

jalar el pelo a alguien to pull sb's hair;
Méx, Ven
jaló al niño hasta la escuela she dragged the child to school;

Comp
Fam
jalar la lengua a alguien to draw sb out;

Comp
Fam
jalar las orejas a alguien to bawl sb out;

Comp
Ven Fam
jalar mecate (a alguien) [adular] to crawl (to sb)

2. Méx [extender] to stretch out;

jaló tanto el suéter que lo deformó she stretched the sweater out of shape

3. Méx Fam [atraer]
el deporte me jala mucho I'm crazy about sport o US sports, I'm really into sport o US sports

4. Méx Fam [convencer]
lo jalaron para que participara en la campaña they talked him into joining the campaign

5. Perú Fam [transportar] to give a Br lift o US ride;

me jaló hasta la estación she gave me a Br lift o US ride to the station

6. Perú Fam [suspender] to fail, US to flunk

7. Perú Fam [cobrar] to sting;

¿cuánto te jalaron por esos zapatos? how much did they sting you for when you bought those shoes?

8. Ven Fam [succionar] to suck up

9. Ven Fam [consumir] [energía, combustible] to guzzle;
[dinero] to eat up
♦ vi

1. Am salvo RP [tirar] to pull;

jale [en letrero] pull

2. Am salvo RP [irse] to go;

jala a la derecha en la tercera calle take the third street on the right;

jálale por la leche, que ya van a cerrar go for some milk, the shop will be closing soon;

cada uno jaló por su lado they all headed off their own way

3. Méx Fam [trabajar] to work;

¿en qué jalas? what are you working on?

4. Méx Fam [robar]
jalaron con tres computadoras they made off with o Br nicked three computers

5. Méx muy Fam [molestar] to be a Br bloody o US goddamn pain;

deja de jalar stop being such a Br bloody o US goddamn pain

6. Méx Fam [funcionar] to work;

este reloj es muy viejo pero todavía jala this watch is very old, but it's still hanging on in there;

¿cómo van los estudios? – jalando how are your studies going? – OK o not bad;

el negocio está jalando muy bien the business is coming along nicely

7. Méx Fam [apresurarse] to get a move on;

dejen de platicar y jálenle, que se hace tarde stop gabbing and get a move on, it's late

8. Ven Fam [adular] to crawl

9. Ven [chimenea] to draw

10. Méx Fam

Comp

jalar parejo [compartir el gasto] to go halves;

si queremos resolver el problema hay que jalar parejo if we want to solve the problem we'll all have to pull our weight;

no jalar con alguien: éramos compañeras de primaria, pero nunca jalé con ella we were at the same primary school, but we were never friends

11. Perú, RP Fam [inhalar] to snort cocaine

♦ See also the pronominal verb jalarse, halarse

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jalar

I v/t

1 L.Am.

pull; con esfuerzo haul

2 Méx ( atraer) attract;

¿te jala el arte? do you feel drawn to art?

3 Méx fam ( dar aventón a) give a ride o Br

a lift to

4 Esp fam ( zampar) wolf down

II v/i

1 L.Am.

pull

2 ( trabajar mucho) work hard

3 Méx fam ( tener influencia) have pull fam

4 fam

:

jalar hacia head toward;

jalar para la casa clear off home fam

* * *

jalar vt

1) : to pull, to tug

2) fam : to attract, to draw in

las ideas nuevas lo jalan: new ideas appeal to him

jalar vi

1) : to pull, to pull together

2) fam : to hurry up, to get going

3) Mex fam : to be in working order

esta máquina no jala: this machine doesn't work

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10 pendejo

adj.

coward.

m.

1 coward.

2 jerk, asshole, arsehole.

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pendejo

► adjetivo

1 familiar nincompoop

* * *
pendejo, -a *
1. ADJ

1) LAm (=imbécil) idiotic; (=cobarde) cowardly, yellow *

2) And (=listo) smart; (=taimado) cunning

3) Caribe, Méx (=torpe) ham-fisted

2. SM / F

1) LAm (=imbécil) fool, idiot; (=cobarde) coward

2) Cono Sur (=muchacho) kid *; (=sabelotodo) know-all

3.

SM [del pubis] pubic hair, pube **

* * *
I
- ja adjetivo

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dumb (AmE colloq), thick (BrE colloq)

b) (Per fam) ( listo) sly, sharp (colloq)
II
- ja masculino, femenino

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dummy (colloq), nerd (colloq)

hacerse el pendejo — (fam) ( hacerse el tonto) to act dumb (colloq); ( no hacer nada) to loaf around (colloq)

b) (Per fam) ( persona lista) sly devil

c) (CS vulg) ( mocoso) snotty-nosed kid (colloq)

* * *

= wanker, tosser, shithead.

Ex. These are the wankers who thought they knew all about fashion.

Ex. The site shows that the highest proportions of ' tossers' -- or overspenders -- are in Northern Ireland and eastern England.

Ex. With all the pandering shitheads in politics today, it's so refreshing to see some one who will just say 'fuck off, don't bother me'.

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I
- ja adjetivo

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dumb (AmE colloq), thick (BrE colloq)

b) (Per fam) ( listo) sly, sharp (colloq)
II
- ja masculino, femenino

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dummy (colloq), nerd (colloq)

hacerse el pendejo — (fam) ( hacerse el tonto) to act dumb (colloq); ( no hacer nada) to loaf around (colloq)

b) (Per fam) ( persona lista) sly devil

c) (CS vulg) ( mocoso) snotty-nosed kid (colloq)

* * *

= wanker, tosser, shithead.

Ex: These are the wankers who thought they knew all about fashion.

Ex: The site shows that the highest proportions of ' tossers' -- or overspenders -- are in Northern Ireland and eastern England.

Ex: With all the pandering shitheads in politics today, it's so refreshing to see some one who will just say 'fuck off, don't bother me'.

* * *

pendejo¹ -ja

adjective

1 ( AmL exc CS fam) (estúpido) dumb ( AmE colloq), thick ( BrE colloq)

2 ( Per fam) (listo) sly, sharp ( colloq)

pendejo² -ja

masculine, feminine

A

1 ( AmL exc CS fam) (estúpido) dummy ( colloq), nerd ( colloq)

hacerse el pendejo ( fam) (hacerse el tonto) to act dumb ( colloq) (no hacer nada) to bum around (sl), to loaf around ( colloq)

2 ( Per fam) (persona lista) sly devil, sharp character ( colloq)

3 (CS vulg) (mocoso) snotty-nosed kid ( colloq)

B

pendejo masculine ( vulg) (vello pubiano) pubic hair, pube ( colloq)

* * *

pendejo
◊ -ja adjetivo

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dumb (AmE colloq), thick (BrE colloq)

b) (Per fam) ( listo) sly, sharp (colloq)

■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( estúpido) dummy (colloq), nerd (colloq);

◊ hacerse el pendejo (fam) ( hacerse el tonto) to act dumb (colloq);

( no hacer nada) to loaf around (colloq)
b) (Per fam) ( persona lista) sly devil

' pendejo' also found in these entries:
English:
wanker
- jerk

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pendejo, -a

♦ nm
muy Fam [pelo] pube;
Comp
RP muy Fam Hum
un pendejo tira más que una yunta de bueyes sex appeal can move mountains

♦ nm,f

1. Méx Fam [cobarde] coward

2. Am muy Fam [tonto] jerk, Br tosser;

Comp
Méx Fam
hacerse pendejo to act dumb

3. RP muy Fam Pey [adolescente] spotty teenager

* * *

pendejo

I m ( pelea) fight

II m, pendeja f L.Am. fam

dummy fam

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11 regresar

v.

1 to give back. ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

2 to go back, to return (yendo).

¿cuándo regresará? when will she be back?

regresó a su casa después de dos meses en el extranjero she returned home after two months abroad

María tornó ayer Mary returned yesterday.

3 to come back, to return.

* * *

regresar

► verbo intransitivo

1 to return, come back, go back

* * *

verb

to return

* * *

1.

VI (=venir) to return, come back; (=irse) to return, go back

2.

VT LAm to give back, return

3.

See:

regresarse

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo to return, come/go back

no sé cuándo va a regresar — I don't know when he'll be back
2.
regresar vt (AmL exc CS)

a) <libro/llaves> to return, give back

se olvidó de regresarme el cambio — she forgot to give me my change

me regresaron la carta — the letter was sent back o returned to me

b) < persona> to send...back
3.
regresarse v pron (AmL exc RPl) to return, go/come back

ya se regresó — she's back now

* * *

= return, get back, come back, be back.

Ex. Returning to government agencies, some agencies are treated as subordinate to a government, whilst others are entered independently.

Ex. I have been off on vacation and just got back.

Ex. He wondered whether to chase after Duff and order him to come back or wait and see him later, after she had regained her composure.

Ex. Which means I'd give the whole shooting match just to be back where I was before I quit sleeping under the stars and come into the hen-coops.

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* encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.

* regresar a = move back to, roll back to, head back to.

* regresar a casa = go + home again.

* regresar al principio = go back to + square one, be back to square one.

* * *
1.
verbo intransitivo to return, come/go back

no sé cuándo va a regresar — I don't know when he'll be back
2.
regresar vt (AmL exc CS)

a) <libro/llaves> to return, give back

se olvidó de regresarme el cambio — she forgot to give me my change

me regresaron la carta — the letter was sent back o returned to me

b) < persona> to send...back
3.
regresarse v pron (AmL exc RPl) to return, go/come back

ya se regresó — she's back now

* * *

= return, get back, come back, be back.

Ex: Returning to government agencies, some agencies are treated as subordinate to a government, whilst others are entered independently.

Ex: I have been off on vacation and just got back.

Ex: He wondered whether to chase after Duff and order him to come back or wait and see him later, after she had regained her composure.

Ex: Which means I'd give the whole shooting match just to be back where I was before I quit sleeping under the stars and come into the hen-coops.

* encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.

* regresar a = move back to, roll back to, head back to.

* regresar a casa = go + home again.

* regresar al principio = go back to + square one, be back to square one.

* * *

regresar [A1 ]

vi

to return, come/go back

regresó muy tarde anoche she came o got back o returned very late last night

no sé cuándo va a regresar I don't know when he'll be back

■ regresar

vt

( AmL exc CS)

1 ‹libro/llaves› to return, give back

regrésame el libro que te presté can you give me back o return the book I lent you?

se olvidó de regresarme el cambio she forgot to give me my change

me regresaron la carta the letter was sent back o returned to me

2 ‹persona› to send … back

fueron regresados por inmigración they were sent back by the immigration authorities

lo regresaron del colegio he was sent home from school

■ regresarse

v pron

( AmL exc RPl) to return, go/come back

se regresó a pie a su casa he went o returned home on foot

regrésate y recógelo come/go back and pick it up

estaba en Roma pero ya se regresó she was in Rome but she's back now

* * *

regresar ( conjugate regresar) verbo intransitivo
to return, come/go back;
◊ no sé cuándo va a regresar I don't know when he'll be back

verbo transitivo (AmL exc CS)
a) ‹libro/llaves› to return, give back

b) ‹ persona› to send … back

regresarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc RPl) to return, go/come back;
◊ ya se regresó she's back now

regresar verbo intransitivo to return
(a un lugar lejano) to go back
(al punto de partida) to come back

' regresar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
volver
- volverse
- devolver
- siempre
- tornar
English:
get back
- go back
- long
- return
- slip back
- turn back
- whip back
- get
- pay
- report
- turn

* * *

regresar

♦ vi
[yendo] to go back, to return; [viniendo] to come back, to return;
¿cuándo regresará? when will she be back?;

regresó a su casa después de dos meses en el extranjero she returned home after two months abroad

♦ vt
Am salvo RP
1. [objeto] [devolver] to give back

2. [persona] [mandar de vuelta] to send back

♦ See also the pronominal verb regresarse

* * *

regresar

I v/i return

II v/t Méx

return, give back

* * *

regresar vt

devolver: to give back

regresar vi

: to return, to come back, to go back

* * *

regresar vb to return / to go back

es hora de regresar a casa it's time to go back home

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12 jalón

m.

1 pull.

Le dio un fuerte jalón He pulled it very hard.

2 sight rod.

3 distance, length, stretch, tract.

Queda a un buen jalón de aquí It's quite distant from here.

4 shot of liquor, shot, drink, tot.

* * *

jalón

► nombre masculino

1 (estaca) stake, post

2 figurado milestone, landmark

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FRASEOLOGÍA

marcar un jalón to mark a watershed

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jalón

► nombre masculino

1 (tirón) pull

* * *

SM

1) (=poste) [gen] stake, pole; [de agrimensor] surveying rod

2) (=hito) milestone, watershed

esto marca un jalón en... — this is a milestone in...

3) LAm (=tirón) pull, tug; (=robo) snatch *

hacer algo de un jalón — Col, Méx to do sth in one go

4) LAm (=distancia) distance, stretch

hay un buen jalón — it's a good o fair way

5) CAm, Méx * (=trago) swig *, drink

6) CAm (=amante) lover, sweetheart; (=pretendiente) suitor

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( mojón) landmark; ( en topografía) ranging rod

b) (liter) ( hito) milestone

2)

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( tirón) pull, yank

de un jalón — (AmL exc CS) in one go

b) (Méx) ( tramo) stretch

aún nos queda un buen jalón — we still have a fair o good stretch to go

3) (Méx)

a) (fam) ( trago) tot, shot

b) ( en una media) run, ladder (BrE)

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( mojón) landmark; ( en topografía) ranging rod

b) (liter) ( hito) milestone

2)

a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( tirón) pull, yank

de un jalón — (AmL exc CS) in one go

b) (Méx) ( tramo) stretch

aún nos queda un buen jalón — we still have a fair o good stretch to go

3) (Méx)

a) (fam) ( trago) tot, shot

b) ( en una media) run, ladder (BrE)

* * *

jalón

masculine

A

1 (mojón) landmark; (en topografía) ranging rod

2 ( liter) (hito) milestone, landmark

B

1 ( AmL exc CS fam) (tirón) pull, tug, yank

le dio un jalón del bolso y salió corriendo he wrenched o yanked her bag away and ran off

de un jalón ( AmL exc CS): lo voy a hacer de un jalón I'm going to get it over and done with, I'm going to get it done in one fell swoop

2 ( Méx) (distancia) distance

aún nos queda un buen jalón we still have a fair way o a fair distance to go

C ( Méx)

1 ( fam) (trago) tot, shot

2 (en una media) run, ladder ( BrE)

* * *

jalón sustantivo masculino
a) (AmL exc CS fam) ( tirón) pull, yank;

◊ de un jalón in one go

b) (Méx) ( tramo) stretch

' jalón' also found in these entries:
English:
wrench
- heave
- mile
- pull
- tug

* * *

jalón nm

1. [vara] marker pole

2. [hito] landmark, milestone

3. Am salvo RP [tirón] pull;
[suave] tug;
dar un jalón de orejas a alguien [tirón] to tweak sb's ear;
[reprimenda] to give someone a telling-off o Br ticking-off;
Comp

hacer algo de un jalón to do sth in one go

4. Bol, Méx, Ven [trecho] stretch, distance;

todavía nos queda un buen jalón we've still got quite a way to go

5. Méx [trago] swig

6. Méx Fam
hazme (el) jalón y acompáñame al centro, ¿sí? be a love and come into town with me, will you?

* * *

jalón

m L.Am.

pull;

dar un jalón a algo pull sth;

de un jalón Méx fig in one go

* * *

jalón nm, pl jalones

1) : milestone, landmark

2) tirón: pull, tug

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13 modo

m.

1 way (manera, forma).

¿has visto el modo en que o el modo como te mira? have you seen how o the way he's looking at you?

no encuentro el modo de dejar el tabaco whatever I do, I just can't seem to give up smoking

a modo de as, by way of

al modo de in the style of

de ese modo in that way

de ningún modo in no way

de todos modos in any case, anyway

de un modo u otro one way or another

en cierto modo in some ways

modo de empleo instructions for use

de modo que so (así que)

¿de modo que no te gusta? so, you don't like it (then)?

2 mood (grammar).

modo adverbial adverbial phrase

3 mode, brand, manner, way.

4 grammar mood, mood.

* * *

modo

► nombre masculino

1 way, manner

■ no me convence su modo de trabajar I'm not sure about the way he does his job

2 LINGÚÍSTICA mood

■ el modo subjuntivo the subjunctive mood

■ adverbios de modo adverbs of manner

► nombre masculino plural modos

1 manners

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a modo de as a, like a

■ lo utilizaron a modo de un jarrón they used it as a vase

de cualquier modo (como conector de frases) in any case, anyway 2 (despreocupadamente) any old how

de modo que so

■ de modo que ya lo sabes so now you know

de todos modos anyhow, at any rate

en cierto modo in a way

modo de empleo instructions plural

modo de ser character

■ es su modo de ser that's the way he is

* * *

noun m.

1) way, manner

2) mode

3) mood

•

- de cualquier modo
- de modo que
- de todos modos
* * *

SM

1) (=manera) way, manner frm

los han distribuido del siguiente modo — they have been distributed in the following way o frm manner

¿no hay otro modo de hacerlo? — isn't there another way of doing it?

no me gusta su modo de actuar — I don't like the way he does things

de un modo u otro — one way or another

a mi modo de pensar o ver — in my view, the way I see it

modo de empleo — instructions for use

modo de gobierno — form of government

modo de producción — mode of production

modo de vida — way of life
see MANERA, FORMA, MODO
2) [locuciones]

• a mi/tu modo — (in) my/your (own) way

cada uno lo interpreta a su modo — everyone interprets it in his or her own way

• a modo de — as

utilizó una bolsa a modo de maleta — she used a bag as a suitcase

a modo de ejemplo/respuesta — by way of example/reply

• en cierto modo — in a way, to a certain extent

• de cualquier modo — [antes de verbo] anyway, in any case; (=después de verbo) anyhow

de cualquier modo, ahora tenemos que irnos — we have to go now anyway o in any case

hazlo de cualquier modo — do it anyway you like, do it anyhow, do it any old how *

• de modo + adj —

tenemos que actuar de modo coherente — we must act consistently

eso nos afectará de modo directo — this will have a direct effect on us, this will affect us directly

el accidente influyó de modo negativo en el niño — the accident had a negative effect on the child

• de ese modo — [antes de verbo] (in) this way; [después de verbo] like that

de ese modo no habrá problemas — this way there won't be any problems

no hables de ese modo — don't talk like that

• grosso modo — broadly speaking

esa fue, grosso modo, la contestación que nos dio — broadly speaking, that was the answer he gave us

• de mal modo — rudely

me lo pidió de muy mal modo — he asked me for it very rudely

• del mismo o de igual modo — in the same way

todos van vestidos del mismo o de igual modo — they are all dressed the same o in the same way

del mismo modo sucedió con los agricultores — the same thing happened with the farmers

del mismo modo que — in the same way as o that, just as

• de ningún modo o en modo alguno, no quiero de ningún modo o en modo alguno implicarla en esto — I don't want to involve her in this in any way

no puedo permitir eso de ningún modo — there's no way I can allow that

no se parece de ningún modo a lo que habíamos imaginado — it's nothing like we had imagined

¡de ningún modo! — certainly not!, no way! *

• de todos modos — anyway, all the same, in any case

aunque no me dejes, me iré de todos modos — even if you don't let me, I'll go anyway o all the same o in any case

aunque lo esperaba, de todos modos me sorprendió — even though I was expecting it, I was still surprised

3)

• de modo que — [antes de verbo] so; [después de verbo] so that

¡de modo que eras tú el que llamaba! — so it was you that was calling!

apílalos de modo que no se caigan — stack them up so (that) they won't fall over

4) Esp frm (=moderación) moderation

bebe con modo — drink in moderation

5) LAm

¡ni modo! — (=de ninguna manera) no way *, not a chance *; (=no hay otra alternativa) what else can I/you etc do?

ni modo que lo va a hacer — no way she's going to do it

si no me quieres, ni modo — if you don't love me, what else can I do?

6) pl modos (=modales) manners

• buenos modos — good manners

con buenos modos — politely

• malos modos — bad manners

me contestó con muy malos modos — he answered me very rudely

7) (Ling) [del verbo] mood

de modo — manner antes de s

adverbio de modo — manner adverb

modo adverbial — adverbial phrase

modo conjuntivo — conjunctional phrase

modo imperativo — imperative mood

modo indicativo — indicative mood

modo subjuntivo — subjunctive mood

8) (Inform) mode

9) (Mús) mode

modo mayor/menor — major/minor mode

* * *

masculino

1)

a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml)

no lo digas de ese modo — don't say it like that

del siguiente modo — in the following manner

a mi modo de ver — to my way of thinking, in my opinion

modo de empleo — instructions for use, directions

me lo pidió de muy mal modo — (AmL) she asked me (for it) very rudely

b) (en locs)

a mi/tu/su modo — (in) my/your/his (own) way

a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho; a modo de introducción by way of introduction; de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) (indep) in any case, anyway; ( sin cuidado) anyhow; del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that); de modo que ( así que) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that; ¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?; de modo que se vean desde aquí so that they can be seen from here; de ningún modo no way; de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept; de todos modos anyway, anyhow; en cierto modo in a way; ni modo (AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? - no, ni modo did they get in? - no, no way (colloq); traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good; ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am (colloq); ni modo que te quedes aquí — there's no way you're staying here (colloq)

2) modos masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl)

con buenos/malos modos — politely/rudely o impolitely

3) (Ling) mood

4) (Mús) mode

* * *

= approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, guise, means, mode, way, manner, fashion.

Ex. During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.

Ex. In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.

Ex. In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.

Ex. The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.

Ex. Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.

Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex. City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.

Ex. It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.

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* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* actuar de un modo despiadado = play + hardball.

* actuar de un modo diferente = strike out on + a different path.

* actuar de un modo implacable = play + hardball.

* actuar de un modo independiente = go it alone.

* actuar de un modo intransigente = play + hardball.

* adverbio de modo = adverb of mode.

* a groso modo = crudely.

* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.

* al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.

* al modo de = a la.

* a mi modo de ver = in my books.

* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.

* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.

* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.

* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.

* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.

* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.

* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.

* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.

* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.

* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.

* analizar de un modo imparcial = take + a cool look at.

* andar de un modo pausado = stroll + at a leisurely pace.

* artículo a modo de réplica = rebuttal article.

* así como... de igual modo... = just as... so....

* avecinarse de un modo amenazador = loom + large on the horizon.

* buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.

* como un modo de = as a way of.

* conocer de algún modo = know + on some grounds.

* crecer de modo exhuberante = grow + rampant.

* de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.

* de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.

* de algún modo u otro = of some sort.

* decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.

* decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.

* de cualquier modo = however, either way.

* de diferente modo = differently.

* de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.

* de este modo = by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.

* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].

* de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).

* del mejor modo posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.

* del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.

* del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.

* del otro modo = the other way (a)round.

* de modo + Adjetivo = on a + Adjetivo + basis.

* de modo agresivo = aggressively.

* de modo alarmante = alarmingly.

* de modo alternativo = alternatively.

* de modo altivo = superciliously, haughtily.

* de modo apreciable = to an appreciable extent.

* de modo caprichoso = capriciously.

* de modo censurable = reprehensibly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* de modo comercial = on a commercial basis.

* de modo competitivo = competitively.

* de modo complementario = complimentarily.

* de modo conjunto con = in partnership with.

* de modo considerable = to a considerable extent.

* de modo convincente = cogently, unconvincingly.

* de modo decisivo = decisively.

* de modo desastroso = disastrously.

* de modo desconcertante = bewilderingly.

* de modo divertido = funnily.

* de modo egoísta = selfishly.

* de modo errático = erratically.

* de modo especulativo = speculatively.

* de modo estructurado = in a structured fashion.

* de modo fácil = with the tip of a hat.

* de modo gracioso = funnily.

* de modo gratuito = on a complimentary basis.

* de modo heurístico = heuristically.

* de modo humorístico = in a humorous vein.

* de modo imaginativo = imaginatively.

* de modo inconfundible = unmistakably.

* de modo individual = on a case-by-case basis.

* de modo inequívoco = unambiguously.

* de modo inesperado = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de modo informal = informally.

* de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.

* de modo insinuante = suggestively.

* de modo irregular = erratically.

* de modo irritante = annoyingly.

* de modo pesimista = gloomily.

* de modo poco imaginativo = unimaginatively.

* de modo provocativo = suggestively.

* de modo que = so.

* de modo que + poder + oír = within earshot of.

* de modo raro = funnily.

* de modo recíproco = reciprocally.

* de modo reprobatorio = reprovingly, reproachfully.

* de modos diversos = variously.

* de modos extraños = funnily.

* de modo sorprendente = shockingly.

* de modo tal que = so much so that.

* demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.

* de ningún modo = by no means, in no way, on no account, in no sense, by any means, not at all, under no/any circumstances, in any shape or form, for the life of me, not on any account, by no stretch of the imagination.

* de nuevos modos = in new ways.

* de otro modo = conversely.

* de qué modo = by what means.

* de tal modo que = in such a way that, so.

* de tal modo que raya en lo ridículo = ridiculously.

* de tal modo que + Subjuntivo = in such a way as to + Infinitivo.

* de todos modos = at any rate.

* de un mod discreto = unobtrusively.

* de un modo = in a fashion.

* de un modo absorto = absently.

* de un modo aburrido y pesado = tediously.

* de un modo acalorado = hotly.

* de un modo adecuado = appropriately, fitly.

* de un modo + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in + Adjetivo + measure, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, on a + Adjetivo + scale, to a + Adjetivo + degree, in a + Adjetivo + vein.

* de un modo afirmativo = affirmatively.

* de un modo ahorrativo = thriftily.

* de un modo aleatorio = at random.

* de un modo anafórico = anaphorically.

* de un modo anárquico = anarchically.

* de un modo anodino = prosaically.

* de un modo antieconómico = wastefully.

* de un modo apropiado = fitly, appropriately.

* de un modo aprovechado = opportunistically.

* de un modo atractivo = appealingly.

* de un modo auténtico = authentically.

* de un modo barato = inexpensively, thriftily.

* de un modo bochornoso = shamefully.

* de un modo cansado = wearily.

* de un modo caro = expensively + Participio.

* de un modo casual = in a by-the-way fashion.

* de un modo chirriante = jarringly.

* de un modo chocante = jarringly.

* de un modo compacto = compactly.

* de un modo concluyente = positively.

* de un modo conservador = conservatively.

* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.

* de un modo constructivo = constructively.

* de un modo convincente = convincingly, forcibly.

* de un modo coordinado = synergistically.

* de un modo crítico = critically.

* de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.

* de un modo desconcertado = disconcertedly.

* de un modo descontrolado = uncontrollably.

* de un modo desenfadado = playfully.

* de un modo deshonesto = dishonestly.

* de un modo desordenado = higgledy-piggledy.

* de un modo devastador = devastatingly.

* de un modo diferente = differentially.

* de un modo discreto = quietly.

* de un modo disonante = jarringly.

* de un modo económico = economically, thriftily.

* de un modo elegante = elegantly.

* de un modo encantador = charmingly.

* de un modo engorroso = awkwardly, cumbrously.

* de un modo equivalente = equivalently.

* de un modo espectacular = spectacularly.

* de un modo estrafalario = freakishly.

* de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.

* de un modo extraño = freakishly.

* de un modo fiable = reliably.

* de un modo flexible = flexibly.

* de un modo fortuito = haphazardly.

* de un modo fraudulento = fraudulently.

* de un modo gradual = incrementally.

* de un modo habitual = as a matter of routine.

* de un modo heterogéneo = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de un modo holístico = holistically.

* de un modo imparcial = impartially.

* de un modo impreciso = fuzzily.

* de un modo impresionante = impressively.

* de un modo impulsivo = impulsively.

* de un modo incidental = incidentally.

* de un modo incómodo = awkwardly, cumbrously.

* de un modo incompetente = inefficiently.

* de un modo incompleto = incompletely.

* de un modo inconsistente = vagrantly.

* de un modo incorrecto = inaccurately.

* de un modo indiferente = regardless.

* de un modo inductivo = inductively.

* de un modo innovador = innovatively.

* de un modo insolente = defiantly.

* de un modo insulso = prosaically.

* de un modo inteligente = intelligently.

* de un modo interesante = interestingly.

* de un modo intermitente = in bursts.

* de un modo lógico = logically.

* de un modo malsonante = jarringly.

* de un modo matemático = mathematically.

* de un modo mecánico = mechanically.

* de un modo meditabundo = pensively.

* de un modo molesto = annoyingly.

* de un modo moralista = sanctimoniously.

* de un modo muy general = crudely.

* de un modo muy interesante = most interestingly + Verbo.

* de un modo nervioso = nervously.

* de un modo nítido = cleanly.

* de un modo o de otro = either way.

* de un modo oportunista = opportunistically.

* de un modo opresivo = oppressively.

* de un modo óptico = optically.

* de un modo optimista = optimistically.

* de un modo pasivo = passively.

* de un modo penetrante = piercingly.

* de un modo pensativo = pensively.

* de un modo poco constructivo = unconstructively.

* de un modo poco económico = wastefully.

* de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.

* de un modo positivo = positively, constructively.

* de un modo práctico = practically.

* de un modo provocador = defiantly.

* de un modo provocativo = defiantly.

* de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.

* de un modo racional = rationally.

* de un modo rápido = rapidly, overnight, at short notice.

* de un modo rapsódico = rhapsodically.

* de un modo raro = freakishly.

* de un modo regional = regionally.

* de un modo regular = on a regular basis, on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.

* de un modo relacionado = connectibly.

* de un modo remunerado = gainfully.

* de un modo retribuido = gainfully.

* de un modo secuencial = step by step.

* de un modo seguro = securely.

* de un modo similar = in a similar vein.

* de un modo simplista = simplistically.

* de un modo sistemático = systematically.

* de un modo susceptible = sensitively.

* de un modo tautológico = tautologically.

* de un modo temporal = on a temporary basis.

* de un modo tosco = crudely.

* de un modo trágico = tragically.

* de un modo tranquilizador = soothingly, reassuringly.

* de un modo transparente = seamlessly.

* de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.

* de un modo vergonzoso = shamefully.

* de un modo voluntario = voluntarily.

* de un nuevo modo = in a new way.

* dicho de otro modo = in other words, said differently.

* distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.

* distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.

* el mejor modo de = the best way of.

* el modo como = the way in which.

* el modo de = the way in which.

* el modo de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.

* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.

* encontrar el modo de = find + way of/to.

* encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.

* encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.

* encontrar su propio modo de actuar = find + Posesivo + own way.

* en metálico y de otro modo = in cash and in kind.

* en modo alguno = by no means.

* estimar a grosso modo = guesstimate.

* estudiar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.

* examinar el modo de = examine + way.

* extenderse a modo de abanico = fan out.

* flujo de datos de un modo intermitente = bursty traffic.

* frase a modo de título = title-like phrase.

* funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.

* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.

* hacer esto y aquello de un modo relajado = mess about, pootle, piddle around.

* indizar de modo KWIC = KWIC.

* información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.

* ingeniarse el modo de = dream up + ways to.

* modo de actuar = arrangement, course of action, practice, rationale.

* modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.

* modo de andar = gait.

* modo de aprendizaje = learning style.

* modo de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.

* modo de comunicación = communication pathway.

* modo de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.

* modo de conseguir Algo = lever.

* modo de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.

* modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.

* modo de introducción de datos = input mode.

* modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.

* modo de presentación visual = display device.

* modo de resaltar = spotlight.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.

* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.

* no hay modo de que = for the life of me.

* o de algún otro modo = or otherwise.

* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.

* pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.

* pero no hubo modo = but no dice.

* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.

* por el modo = by the way.

* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.

* recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.

* saber de algún modo = know + on some grounds.

* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.

* surgir de un modo confuso = grow + like Topsy.

* tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.

* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].

* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).

* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).

* uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.

* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.

* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.

* * *

masculino

1)

a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml)

no lo digas de ese modo — don't say it like that

del siguiente modo — in the following manner

a mi modo de ver — to my way of thinking, in my opinion

modo de empleo — instructions for use, directions

me lo pidió de muy mal modo — (AmL) she asked me (for it) very rudely

b) (en locs)

a mi/tu/su modo — (in) my/your/his (own) way

a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho; a modo de introducción by way of introduction; de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) (indep) in any case, anyway; ( sin cuidado) anyhow; del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that); de modo que ( así que) so; ( para que) (+ subj) so that; ¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?; de modo que se vean desde aquí so that they can be seen from here; de ningún modo no way; de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept; de todos modos anyway, anyhow; en cierto modo in a way; ni modo (AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? - no, ni modo did they get in? - no, no way (colloq); traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good; ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am (colloq); ni modo que te quedes aquí — there's no way you're staying here (colloq)

2) modos masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl)

con buenos/malos modos — politely/rudely o impolitely

3) (Ling) mood

4) (Mús) mode

* * *

= approach [approaches, -pl.], avenue, guise, means, mode, way, manner, fashion.

Ex: During the last twenty years the variety of approaches to the organisation of knowledge has proliferated with the introduction of computer-based methods.

Ex: In the attempt to match the above criteria, there are two fundamentally distinct avenues to the construction of the schedules of a classification scheme.

Ex: In various guises, the basic concepts have found application in the design of a number of special classification schemes.

Ex: The easiest means of illustrating some of the foregoing points is to introduce in outline some special classification schemes.

Ex: Various modes of operation are possible for such a journal, and the precise operation will depend upon the type of information being conveyed.

Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.

Ex: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.

Ex: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.

* actuar de otro modo = do + otherwise.

* actuar de un modo despiadado = play + hardball.

* actuar de un modo diferente = strike out on + a different path.

* actuar de un modo implacable = play + hardball.

* actuar de un modo independiente = go it alone.

* actuar de un modo intransigente = play + hardball.

* adverbio de modo = adverb of mode.

* a groso modo = crudely.

* a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.

* al actuar de este modo = by so doing, in so doing, by doing so.

* al modo de = a la.

* a mi modo de ver = in my books.

* a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.

* a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.

* a modo de advertencia = cautionary.

* a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.

* a modo de explicación = parenthetically.

* a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.

* a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.

* a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.

* a modo de prólogo = prefatory.

* a modo de resumen = wrap-up.

* analizar de un modo imparcial = take + a cool look at.

* andar de un modo pausado = stroll + at a leisurely pace.

* artículo a modo de réplica = rebuttal article.

* así como... de igual modo... = just as... so....

* avecinarse de un modo amenazador = loom + large on the horizon.

* buscar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.

* como un modo de = as a way of.

* conocer de algún modo = know + on some grounds.

* crecer de modo exhuberante = grow + rampant.

* de algún modo = in any way [in anyway], somehow, after a fashion, in some form, some way.

* de algún modo + Adjetivo = otherwise + Adjetivo.

* de algún modo u otro = of some sort.

* decir Algo de un modo colérico = flame out.

* decir de un modo enfadado = spit out.

* de cualquier modo = however, either way.

* de diferente modo = differently.

* de ese modo = in doing so, in this,, thereby.

* de este modo = by so doing, by this means, in so doing, in this fashion, in this manner, thereby, this way, thus, this way round, in this way, by doing so, in these ways, this is how, in doing so.

* definir de un modo predeterminado e inamovible = hardwire [hard wire].

* de igual modo = alike, equally, in like fashion, in like vein.

* de igual modo que = just as, just as well... as..., along the lines of, on the lines (of).

* del mejor modo posible = to the best of + Posesivo + ability.

* del mismo modo = exactly, in the same vein, by the same token.

* del mismo modo que = as, in the form that, in the same way (as), in the same way that, just as, in the same manner (as), along the lines, after the fashion of, similar to, in common with.

* del otro modo = the other way (a)round.

* de modo + Adjetivo = on a + Adjetivo + basis.

* de modo agresivo = aggressively.

* de modo alarmante = alarmingly.

* de modo alternativo = alternatively.

* de modo altivo = superciliously, haughtily.

* de modo apreciable = to an appreciable extent.

* de modo caprichoso = capriciously.

* de modo censurable = reprehensibly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* de modo comercial = on a commercial basis.

* de modo competitivo = competitively.

* de modo complementario = complimentarily.

* de modo conjunto con = in partnership with.

* de modo considerable = to a considerable extent.

* de modo convincente = cogently, unconvincingly.

* de modo decisivo = decisively.

* de modo desastroso = disastrously.

* de modo desconcertante = bewilderingly.

* de modo divertido = funnily.

* de modo egoísta = selfishly.

* de modo errático = erratically.

* de modo especulativo = speculatively.

* de modo estructurado = in a structured fashion.

* de modo fácil = with the tip of a hat.

* de modo gracioso = funnily.

* de modo gratuito = on a complimentary basis.

* de modo heurístico = heuristically.

* de modo humorístico = in a humorous vein.

* de modo imaginativo = imaginatively.

* de modo inconfundible = unmistakably.

* de modo individual = on a case-by-case basis.

* de modo inequívoco = unambiguously.

* de modo inesperado = like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.

* de modo informal = informally.

* de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.

* de modo insinuante = suggestively.

* de modo irregular = erratically.

* de modo irritante = annoyingly.

* de modo pesimista = gloomily.

* de modo poco imaginativo = unimaginatively.

* de modo provocativo = suggestively.

* de modo que = so.

* de modo que + poder + oír = within earshot of.

* de modo raro = funnily.

* de modo recíproco = reciprocally.

* de modo reprobatorio = reprovingly, reproachfully.

* de modos diversos = variously.

* de modos extraños = funnily.

* de modo sorprendente = shockingly.

* de modo tal que = so much so that.

* demostrar de un modo contundente = demonstrate + beyond (all) doubt, prove + beyond all doubt.

* de ningún modo = by no means, in no way, on no account, in no sense, by any means, not at all, under no/any circumstances, in any shape or form, for the life of me, not on any account, by no stretch of the imagination.

* de nuevos modos = in new ways.

* de otro modo = conversely.

* de qué modo = by what means.

* de tal modo que = in such a way that, so.

* de tal modo que raya en lo ridículo = ridiculously.

* de tal modo que + Subjuntivo = in such a way as to + Infinitivo.

* de todos modos = at any rate.

* de un mod discreto = unobtrusively.

* de un modo = in a fashion.

* de un modo absorto = absently.

* de un modo aburrido y pesado = tediously.

* de un modo acalorado = hotly.

* de un modo adecuado = appropriately, fitly.

* de un modo + Adjetivo = in + Adjetivo + fashion, in + Adjetivo + measure, in a + Adjetivo + manner, in + Adjetivo + manner, on a + Adjetivo + scale, to a + Adjetivo + degree, in a + Adjetivo + vein.

* de un modo afirmativo = affirmatively.

* de un modo ahorrativo = thriftily.

* de un modo aleatorio = at random.

* de un modo anafórico = anaphorically.

* de un modo anárquico = anarchically.

* de un modo anodino = prosaically.

* de un modo antieconómico = wastefully.

* de un modo apropiado = fitly, appropriately.

* de un modo aprovechado = opportunistically.

* de un modo atractivo = appealingly.

* de un modo auténtico = authentically.

* de un modo barato = inexpensively, thriftily.

* de un modo bochornoso = shamefully.

* de un modo cansado = wearily.

* de un modo caro = expensively + Participio.

* de un modo casual = in a by-the-way fashion.

* de un modo chirriante = jarringly.

* de un modo chocante = jarringly.

* de un modo compacto = compactly.

* de un modo concluyente = positively.

* de un modo conservador = conservatively.

* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.

* de un modo constructivo = constructively.

* de un modo convincente = convincingly, forcibly.

* de un modo coordinado = synergistically.

* de un modo crítico = critically.

* de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.

* de un modo desconcertado = disconcertedly.

* de un modo descontrolado = uncontrollably.

* de un modo desenfadado = playfully.

* de un modo deshonesto = dishonestly.

* de un modo desordenado = higgledy-piggledy.

* de un modo devastador = devastatingly.

* de un modo diferente = differentially.

* de un modo discreto = quietly.

* de un modo disonante = jarringly.

* de un modo económico = economically, thriftily.

* de un modo elegante = elegantly.

* de un modo encantador = charmingly.

* de un modo engorroso = awkwardly, cumbrously.

* de un modo equivalente = equivalently.

* de un modo espectacular = spectacularly.

* de un modo estrafalario = freakishly.

* de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.

* de un modo extraño = freakishly.

* de un modo fiable = reliably.

* de un modo flexible = flexibly.

* de un modo fortuito = haphazardly.

* de un modo fraudulento = fraudulently.

* de un modo gradual = incrementally.

* de un modo habitual = as a matter of routine.

* de un modo heterogéneo = heterogeneously [heterogenously].

* de un modo holístico = holistically.

* de un modo imparcial = impartially.

* de un modo impreciso = fuzzily.

* de un modo impresionante = impressively.

* de un modo impulsivo = impulsively.

* de un modo incidental = incidentally.

* de un modo incómodo = awkwardly, cumbrously.

* de un modo incompetente = inefficiently.

* de un modo incompleto = incompletely.

* de un modo inconsistente = vagrantly.

* de un modo incorrecto = inaccurately.

* de un modo indiferente = regardless.

* de un modo inductivo = inductively.

* de un modo innovador = innovatively.

* de un modo insolente = defiantly.

* de un modo insulso = prosaically.

* de un modo inteligente = intelligently.

* de un modo interesante = interestingly.

* de un modo intermitente = in bursts.

* de un modo lógico = logically.

* de un modo malsonante = jarringly.

* de un modo matemático = mathematically.

* de un modo mecánico = mechanically.

* de un modo meditabundo = pensively.

* de un modo molesto = annoyingly.

* de un modo moralista = sanctimoniously.

* de un modo muy general = crudely.

* de un modo muy interesante = most interestingly + Verbo.

* de un modo nervioso = nervously.

* de un modo nítido = cleanly.

* de un modo o de otro = either way.

* de un modo oportunista = opportunistically.

* de un modo opresivo = oppressively.

* de un modo óptico = optically.

* de un modo optimista = optimistically.

* de un modo pasivo = passively.

* de un modo penetrante = piercingly.

* de un modo pensativo = pensively.

* de un modo poco constructivo = unconstructively.

* de un modo poco económico = wastefully.

* de un modo poco natural = unnaturally.

* de un modo positivo = positively, constructively.

* de un modo práctico = practically.

* de un modo provocador = defiantly.

* de un modo provocativo = defiantly.

* de un modo que causa confusión = confusingly.

* de un modo racional = rationally.

* de un modo rápido = rapidly, overnight, at short notice.

* de un modo rapsódico = rhapsodically.

* de un modo raro = freakishly.

* de un modo regional = regionally.

* de un modo regular = on a regular basis, on an ongoing basis, on a continuing basis.

* de un modo relacionado = connectibly.

* de un modo remunerado = gainfully.

* de un modo retribuido = gainfully.

* de un modo secuencial = step by step.

* de un modo seguro = securely.

* de un modo similar = in a similar vein.

* de un modo simplista = simplistically.

* de un modo sistemático = systematically.

* de un modo susceptible = sensitively.

* de un modo tautológico = tautologically.

* de un modo temporal = on a temporary basis.

* de un modo tosco = crudely.

* de un modo trágico = tragically.

* de un modo tranquilizador = soothingly, reassuringly.

* de un modo transparente = seamlessly.

* de un modo u otro = somehow, some way.

* de un modo vergonzoso = shamefully.

* de un modo voluntario = voluntarily.

* de un nuevo modo = in a new way.

* dicho de otro modo = in other words, said differently.

* distribuir de un modo escalonado = lay out in + stages.

* distribuir de un modo planificado = zone.

* el mejor modo de = the best way of.

* el modo como = the way in which.

* el modo de = the way in which.

* el modo de + Infinitivo = the way to go about + Gerundio.

* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.

* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.

* encontrar el modo de = find + way of/to.

* encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.

* encontrar el modo de regresar = find + Posesivo + way back.

* encontrar su propio modo de actuar = find + Posesivo + own way.

* en metálico y de otro modo = in cash and in kind.

* en modo alguno = by no means.

* estimar a grosso modo = guesstimate.

* estudiar el modo de = explore + ways in which, explore + ways and means of.

* examinar el modo de = examine + way.

* extenderse a modo de abanico = fan out.

* flujo de datos de un modo intermitente = bursty traffic.

* frase a modo de título = title-like phrase.

* funcionar de un modo autónomo = operate under + an autonomous hand.

* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.

* hacer esto y aquello de un modo relajado = mess about, pootle, piddle around.

* indizar de modo KWIC = KWIC.

* información a modo de ejemplo = sample data.

* ingeniarse el modo de = dream up + ways to.

* modo de actuar = arrangement, course of action, practice, rationale.

* modo de ahorro de energía = power save mode.

* modo de andar = gait.

* modo de aprendizaje = learning style.

* modo de comportamiento = mode of behaviour, way of conduct.

* modo de comunicación = communication pathway.

* modo de conducta = mode of conduct, way of conduct.

* modo de conseguir Algo = lever.

* modo de expresión = way of expression, mode of expression.

* modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.

* modo de introducción de datos = input mode.

* modo de pensar = thinking, way of thinking, mindset [mind-set], mode of thought, mode of thinking.

* modo de presentación visual = display device.

* modo de resaltar = spotlight.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.

* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.

* no hay modo de que = for the life of me.

* o de algún otro modo = or otherwise.

* pensar del mismo modo = think + alike.

* pensar de un modo diferente = think out(side) + (of) the box.

* pero no hubo modo = but no dice.

* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.

* por el modo = by the way.

* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.

* recordar de un modo rápido = sweep back to.

* saber de algún modo = know + on some grounds.

* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.

* surgir de un modo confuso = grow + like Topsy.

* tratar de igual modo = treat as + equal.

* usando el tiempo de un modo eficaz = time efficient [time-efficient].

* usar de un modo descuidado = bandy (about/around).

* usar de un modo despreocupado = bandy (about/around).

* uso de un modo descuidado = bandying about.

* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.

* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.

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modo

masculine

A

1 (manera, forma) way, manner ( frml)

éste no es modo de hacer las cosas this is no way of going about things

no lo digas de ese modo don't say it like that

hay que hacerlo del siguiente modo it has to be done in the following manner

a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking, in my opinion

¿qué modo de hablarle a tu abuela es ése? that's no way to speak to your grandmother

[ S ] modo de empleo instructions for use, directions

me lo pidió de muy mal modo ( AmL); she asked me (for it) very rudely o in a very rude way

2 ( en locs):

a mi/tu/su modo (in) my/your/his (own) way

hazlo a tu modo do it (in) your (own) way

le gusta hacer las cosas a su modo he likes to do things his (own) way

a modo de: se puso una manta a modo de poncho he put a blanket round his shoulders like a poncho

a modo de introducción by way of introduction

de cualquier modo (de todas formas) ( indep) in any case, anyway; (sin cuidado) anyhow, any which way ( AmE colloq), any old how ( BrE colloq)

del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that)

de modo que (así que) (+ indic) so;

(para que) (+ subj) so that

lo hiciste porque quisiste, de modo que ahora no te quejes you did it because you wanted to, so don't complain now

¿de modo que se van? so they're going, are they?

colócalos de modo que se vean desde aquí arrange them so that they can be seen from here

de ningún modo no way

yo no puedo aceptarlo, de ningún modo there is no way I can accept it

de todos modos anyway, anyhow

no creo que lo pueda lograr, de todos modos volveré a intentarlo I don't think I can do it, but I'll have another try anyway o anyhow

en cierto modo in a way

ni modo ( AmL exc CS fam): ¿pudieron entrar? — no, ni modo, las entradas se habían acabado did they get in? — no, no way o not a chance, it was sold out ( colloq)

traté de persuadirlo para que fuera pero ni modo I tried to persuade him to go but it was no good

ni modo, yo soy como soy that's tough o too bad, I am the way I am ( colloq)

ni modo que ( AmL exc CS): tienes que regresar a tu casa, ni modo que te quedes aquí you have to go home, there's no way you're staying here ( colloq)

B modos mpl (modales) manners (pl)

con buenos/malos modos politely/rudely o impolitely

C ( Ling) mood

el modo indicativo/subjuntivo the indicative/subjunctive mood

D ( Mús) mode

Compuesto:

modo mayor/menor

major/minor mode

E ( Inf) mode

Compuesto:

modo de reposo

sleep mode

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modo sustantivo masculino
1
a) (manera, forma) way, manner (frml);

◊ el modo de hacerlo the way of doing it;

del siguiente modo in the following manner;
a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking, in my opinion;
no lo digas de ese modo don't say it like that;
de un modo u otro one way or another;
su modo de ser the way he is;

( on signs) modo de empleo instructions for use, directions;
◊ me lo pidió de muy mal modo (AmL) she asked me (for it) very rudely

b) ( en locs)

◊ a mi/tu/su modo (in) my/your/his (own) way;

de cualquier modo ( de todas formas) ( indep) in any case, anyway;

( sin cuidado) anyhow;
del mismo or de igual modo que just as, in the same way (that);
◊ de modo que ( así que) so;

( para que) so that;
◊ de ningún modo no way;

de ningún modo puedo aceptar there's no way I can accept;
de todos modos anyway, anyhow;
en cierto modo in a way;
ni modo (AmL exc CS fam) no way;
traté de persuadirlo pero ni modo I tried to persuade him but it was no good;
ni modo que te quedes aquí there's no way you're staying here (colloq)
2
◊ modos sustantivo masculino plural ( modales) manners (pl);

con buenos/malos modos politely/rudely o impolitely
modo sustantivo masculino
1 (forma de hacer) way, manner: habla de un modo extraño, he speaks in a strange way
2 Ling mode: modo imperativo, imperative mood 3 modos, manners: ¡no vengas aquí con esos malos modos!, don't come around here with those bad manners!
' modo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- así
- camino
- cante
- canto
- carácter
- censurar
- cocina
- como quiera
- comoquiera
- con
- conforme
- de
- dicha
- dicho
- empleo
- en
- estilo
- forma
- ir
- gustar
- habla
- igualmente
- inciso
- indicativa
- indicativo
- mirada
- olla
- parcial
- pensión
- poner
- proceder
- radical
- reconocer
- replicar
- risa
- según
- sentada
- sic
- sistema
- tal
- temeraria
- temerario
- temperamento
- tono
- tres
- uso
- ver
- vía
- vida
English:
abrupt
- alike
- allowance
- aloud
- anyhow
- as
- at
- captivate
- casually
- deliriously
- depressingly
- direction
- dramatically
- educationally
- fashion
- funnily
- gloomily
- haphazardly
- harmlessly
- illegibly
- impressively
- inadequately
- incompletely
- incomprehensibly
- inconclusively
- inconveniently
- instruction
- keenly
- kind
- loophole
- love
- maddeningly
- manner
- mode
- modus operandi
- mood
- mother
- nowhere
- observe
- offhandedly
- originally
- ostentatious
- other
- outrageous
- pass round
- plausibly
- quizzical
- ravishingly
- reassuringly
- reciprocally

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modo

♦ nm

1. [manera, forma] way;

no encuentro el modo de dejar el tabaco whatever I do, I just can't seem to give up smoking;

ése no es modo de comportarse that's no way to behave;

¿has visto el modo en que o [m5] el modo como te mira? have you seen how o the way he's looking at you?;

esta vez lo haremos a mi modo this time we'll do it my way;

al modo de in the style of, after the fashion of;

a modo de as, by way of;

a mi modo de ver the way I see it;

de algún modo somehow;

se le cayó el botón porque lo cosió de cualquier modo the button fell off because he sewed it on carelessly o any old how;

hazlo de cualquier modo do it however you like;

no te preocupes, de cualquier modo no pensaba ir don't worry, I wasn't going to go anyway;

de ese/este modo that/this way;

del mismo modo similarly, in the same way;

lo hice del mismo modo que ayer/tú I did it the same way as yesterday/you;

lo organizaron de modo que acabara antes de las diez they organized it so (that) it finished before ten;

¿de modo que no te gusta? so, you don't like it (then)?;

de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno deberíamos dejarle salir under no circumstances should we let her out;

de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno quise ofenderte I in no way intended to offend you;

¿te he molestado? – de ningún modo o [m5] en modo alguno did I annoy you? – not at all o by no means;

¿quieres que lo invitemos? – ¡de ningún modo! shall we invite him? – no way o certainly not!;

de otro modo [si no] otherwise;

de tal modo (que) [tanto] so much (that);

de todos modos in any case, anyway;

de todos modos seguiremos en contacto in any case, we'll keep in touch;

de todos modos, ¿qué es eso que decías de un viaje? anyway, what's that you were saying about going away?;

de un modo u otro one way or another;

dicho de otro modo in other words, put another way;

en cierto modo in a way;

¡qué modo de hacer las cosas! that's no way to do things!

Comp
Ling modo de articulación manner of articulation;
modo de empleo instructions for use;

modo de pensar way of thinking;

a mi modo de pensar to my way of thinking;

modo de ser: [m5] tiene un modo de ser muy agradable she has a very pleasant nature;

no me gusta su modo de ser I don't like the way he is;

modo de vida way of life, lifestyle

2.
modos [modales] manners;

buenos/malos modos good/bad manners;

me contestó de buenos/malos modos she answered politely/rudely

3. Gram mood;

modo indicativo/subjuntivo indicative/subjunctive mood;

en modo indicativo in the indicative (mood)

4. Informát mode

Comp
modo de edición edit mode;
modo gráfico graphic mode;

modo de inserción insert mode

5. Mús mode

♦ ni modo loc adv
Am salvo RP [de ninguna manera] no way, not a chance;
¿llegaremos a tiempo? – ni modo will we get there on time? – no way o not a chance;

ni modo pues there's nothing we can do about it, then

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modo

m

1 way;

a mi modo de ver to my way of thinking;

dicho de otro modo to put it another way;

de este modo like this;

modo de ser personality

2 GRAM mood

3 MÚS mode

4

:

modos pl manners;

de malos modos rudely

5

:

a modo de as;

de modo que so that;

de ningún modo not at all;

de otro modo otherwise;

de tal modo que so much that;

de todos modos anyway;

de cualquier modo anyway, anyhow;

en cierto modo in a way o sense

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modo nm

1) manera: way, manner, mode

de un modo u otro: one way or another

a mi modo de ver: to my way of thinking

2) : mood (in grammar)

3) : mode (in music)

4)

a modo de : by way of, in the manner of, like

a modo de ejemplo: by way of example

5)

de cualquier modo : in any case, anyway

6)

de modo que : so, in such a way that

7)

de todos modos : in any case, anyway

8)

en cierto modo : in a way, to a certain extent

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modo n way

tiene que haber un modo más fácil there must be an easier way

de modo que (por tanto) so (de forma que) so that

de ningún modo no way

de todos modos anyway

Spanish-English dictionary > modo
14 carro

m.

1 cart.

aguantar carros y carretas (figurative) to put up with a lot

¡para el carro! hang on a minute! (espera)

subirse al carro de la tecnología to sign up for the new technology

carro de combate (military) tank

2 trolley (shopping cart).

carro de la compra (de bebé) shopping trolley

3 carriage.

4 car (automobile). ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

5 car (of train). (Mexican Spanish)

carro comedor dining car

carro dormitorio sleeper

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carro

► nombre masculino

1 (vehículo) cart

2 (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley, US cart

3 MILITAR tank

4 (carga de un carro) cartload

5 (de máquina de escribir) carriage

6 familiar (coche) car

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FRASEOLOGÍA

apearse del carro familiar to give up, quit

¡para el carro! familiar hold your horses!, hold on!

carros y carretas familiar (ofensas) insults, abuse 2 (molestias) setbacks, hitches, trouble, problems

■ tuvo que aguantar carros y carretas he had to put up with a lot of abuse

carro blindado armoured (US armored) car

carro de combate tank

carro de la compra shopping trolley, US shopping cart

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noun m.

1) car

2) cart

3) wagon

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SM

1) (=carreta) cart, waggon, wagon

- aguantar carros y carretas

- apearse o bajarse del carro

- ¡para el carro!

- pararle el carro a algn

- poner el carro delante de las mulas o los bueyes

- subirse al carro

- tirar del carro

- untar el carro a algn

carro alegórico — float

carro aljibe — water cart

carro de golf — golf buggy

carro de guerra — ( Hist) chariot

carro de la compra — shopping trolley, shopping cart (EEUU)

2) (Mil) tank

carro blindado — armoured car, armored car (EEUU), armour-plated car, armor-plated car (EEUU)

carro de asalto, carro de combate — tank

3) LAm (=coche) car; (=taxi) cab, taxi; (=vagón) carriage, car ( esp EEUU); (=autobús) bus, coach

carro comedor — Méx dining car, restaurant car

carro correo — mail van

carro cuba — tank truck

carro de mudanzas — removal van, moving van (EEUU)

carro dormitorio — Méx sleeping car

carro fúnebre — hearse

carros chocones Méx —

carros locos — Col bumper cars, dodgems (Brit)

carro tranvía, carro urbano — tramcar, streetcar (EEUU)

4) [de máquina de escribir] carriage

5) (=carga) cartload

un carro de problemas — a whole load of problems

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masculino

1)

a) ( carreta) cart

un carro de tierra — a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas — to put up with anything

para el carro! — (fam) cool it! (colloq), hold your horses! (colloq)

subirse al carro — to jump on the bandwagon

b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE)

c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE)

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

- carro alegórico

- carro bomba

- carro comedor/dormitorio

- carro de bomberos

- carro de combate

- carro lanza-agua

- carro libre

- carro loco

- carro sport

2) ( de máquina de escribir) carriage

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= trolly, carriage, cart, chariot, waggon [wagon, -USA].

Ex. Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.

Ex. The two formes of the sheet were imposed on the bed of the reciprocating carriage where they were inked by two sets of rollers, one at each end of the frame.

Ex. The replacement of the horse and cart by the motor truck has improved the transport system.

Ex. Built for King Frederick William II. in 1788-91 with the Quadriga on top, a four-horse chariot driven by the goddess of Victory, holding the symbols of victory.

Ex. In San Francisco horse-drawn wagons preceded the cable cars.

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* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.

* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.

* carro de los platos sucios = dirty-dish cart.

* engancharse al carro = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* retorno de carro = carriage return.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

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masculino

1)

a) ( carreta) cart

un carro de tierra — a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas — to put up with anything

para el carro! — (fam) cool it! (colloq), hold your horses! (colloq)

subirse al carro — to jump on the bandwagon

b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE)

c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE)

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

- carro alegórico

- carro bomba

- carro comedor/dormitorio

- carro de bomberos

- carro de combate

- carro lanza-agua

- carro libre

- carro loco

- carro sport

2) ( de máquina de escribir) carriage

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= trolly, carriage, cart, chariot, waggon [wagon, -USA].

Ex: Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.

Ex: The two formes of the sheet were imposed on the bed of the reciprocating carriage where they were inked by two sets of rollers, one at each end of the frame.

Ex: The replacement of the horse and cart by the motor truck has improved the transport system.

Ex: Built for King Frederick William II. in 1788-91 with the Quadriga on top, a four-horse chariot driven by the goddess of Victory, holding the symbols of victory.

Ex: In San Francisco horse-drawn wagons preceded the cable cars.

* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.

* carro de la compra = shopping cart, shopping trolley.

* carro de los platos sucios = dirty-dish cart.

* engancharse al carro = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* retorno de carro = carriage return.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

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carro

masculine

A

1 (carreta) cart

un carro de tierra a cartload of earth

aguantar carros y carretas to put up with anything

echarle el carro a algn ( Ven fam) (culpar) to put the blame on sb; (jugar una mala pasada) to do the dirty on sb ( colloq)

¡para el carro! ( fam); cool it! ( colloq), hang o hold on! ( colloq), hold your horses! ( colloq)

pararle el carro a algn: a estos especuladores hay que pararles el carro these speculators must be dealt with o stopped once and for all

se puso insolente y hubo que pararle el carro he started being rude and I/they had to put him in his place

subirse al carro to jump on the bandwagon

2 ( AmL exc CS) ( Auto) car, automobile ( AmE)

3 (Chi, Méx) (vagón) coach, carriage ( BrE)

4 ( Chi) (tranvía) streetcar ( AmE), tram ( BrE)

Compuestos:

● carro acompañante

( Col) team car

● carro alegórico

(CS, Méx) float

● carro bomba

( Col) car bomb

● carro chocador

( Méx) carro chocón

● carro chocón

(Méx, Per, Ven) bumper car, Dodgem car® ( BrE)

● carro comedor

( Méx) dining car, restaurant car ( BrE)

● carro de bomberos

(Andes, Méx) fire truck ( AmE), fire engine ( BrE)

● carro de combate

tank

● carro dormitorio

( Méx) sleeping car, sleeper

● carro fuerte

dray

● carro lanzaagua

( Chi) water cannon

● carro libre

( Ven) cab, taxi

● carro loco

( Andes) bumper car, Dodgem® car ( BrE)

● carro neptuno

( RPl) water cannon

● carro pirata

( Ven) unlicensed cab

● carro por puesto

( Ven) minibus or car used for public transport

● carro sport

( AmL exc CS) sports car

B (de una máquina de escribir) carriage

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carro sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( carreta) cart;

◊ un carro de tierra a cartload of earth;

carro de combate tank
b) (AmL exc CS) (Auto) car, automobile (AmE);

◊ carro bomba (Col) car bomb;

carro loco (Andes) bumper car;
carro sport (AmL exc CS) sports car;
carro de bomberos (Andes, Méx) fire engine
c) (Chi, Méx) ( vagón) coach, carriage (BrE);

◊ carro comedor/dormitorio (Méx) dining/sleeping car

d) (Hist) ( romano) chariot

2 ( de máquina de escribir) carriage
carro sustantivo masculino
1 (carreta) cart
2 (de máquina de escribir) carriage
3 (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley, US cart
4 Mil carro de combate, tank
5 LAm car
♦ Locuciones: familiar ¡para el carro!, hold your horses!
' carro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tanque
- acondicionar
- aparejar
- baúl
- contravía
- dañar
- jalonazo
- raid
- sincronizar
English:
armored car
- armoured car
- automobile
- bandwagon
- car
- carousel
- cart
- chariot
- climb
- hold
- rattle
- shaft
- trolley
- waggon
- wagon
- band
- bumper car
- fire
- float
- onto
- smoking
- sports
- tank

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carro nm

1. [vehículo] cart;
[en batallas] chariot;
un carro de trigo a cartload of wheat;
Fig
apuntarse o [m5] subirse al carro de la tecnología to sign up for the new technology;

Comp

aguantar carros y carretas to put up with a lot;

Comp

¡para el carro! [espera un momento] hang on a minute!;

Comp
Fam
parar el carro a alguien to get sb to cool it;

mi madre me está encima para que me case con ella – tienes que pararle el carro my mother is on at me to marry her – you'll have to get her to back off there;

Comp

poner el carro delante del caballo o [m5] de las mulas to put the cart before the horse;

Comp

tirar del carro to do all the donkey work

Comp
Andes, CSur, Méx carro alegórico carnival float; Chile carro de arrastre trailer;
carro blindado armoured vehicle;
Col carro bomba car bomb; Andes, CSur, Méx carro de bomberos Br fire engine, US fire truck; Méx carro de carga goods wagon o van;
carro de combate tank;
Am salvo RP carro sport sports car
2. [carrito] trolley, US cart;
[de bebé] Br pram, US baby carriage
Comp
carro de la compra shopping Br trolley o US cart [two-wheeled]
3. [de máquina de escribir] carriage

4. [para diapositivas] magazine

5. Am salvo RP [automóvil] car

Comp
Col carros locos bumper cars, Br Dodgems®
6. Méx [vagón] car

Comp
carro comedor dining car;
carro dormitorio sleeper

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carro

m

1 cart;

subirse al carro fig jump on the bandwagon;

¡para el carro! fam hold your horses! fam ;

poner el carro delante de los bueyes fig put the cart before the horse;

untar el carro a alguien fam grease s.o.’s palm fam

2

:

el Carro AST the Charioteer

3 L.Am. ( coche) car

4 L.Am. ( taxi) taxi, cab

5 Méx
FERR car
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carro nm

1) coche: car

2) : cart

3) Chile, Mex : coach (of a train)

4)

carro alegórico : float (in a parade)

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carro n

1. (vehículo) cart

2. (de supermercado, aeropuerto) trolley

Spanish-English dictionary > carro
15 conchudo

adj.

1 covered by a shell, shelled, covered with shells.

2 astute, cunning.

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conchudo, -a *
1.

ADJ And, Cono Sur sluggish, slow

2. SM / F

1) And, Cono Sur (=idiota) bloody idiot **, jerk (EEUU) *

2) Puerto Rico (=persona terca) stubborn person, pigheaded person

* * *
I
- da adjetivo (AmL exc CS fam o vulg) (aprovechado, caradura)

qué tipo tan conchudo! — what a nerve of a guy! (AmE), he's got a bloody nerve! (BrE sl)
II
- da masculino, femenino (AmL exc CS fam o vulg)

es un conchudo — he's got a lot of nerve

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I
- da adjetivo (AmL exc CS fam o vulg) (aprovechado, caradura)

qué tipo tan conchudo! — what a nerve of a guy! (AmE), he's got a bloody nerve! (BrE sl)
II
- da masculino, femenino (AmL exc CS fam o vulg)

es un conchudo — he's got a lot of nerve

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conchudo¹ -da

adjective

1

( AmL exc CS fam o vulg) (aprovechado, caradura): ¡qué tipo tan conchudo! he's got a lot of nerve!, he's got a bloody nerve o cheek! ( BrE sl)

2 ( Chi fam) (suertudo) lucky, jammy ( BrE colloq)

conchudo² -da

masculine, feminine

( AmL exc CS fam o vulg): es un conchudo he's got a lot of nerve, he's a cheeky sod ( BrE sl)

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conchudo m LAm (abusón, fresco, sinvergüenza) cheeky

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conchudo, -a

♦ adj

1. Bol Fam [afortunado] lucky, Br jammy

2. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [desfachatado] shameless

3. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [cómodo] lazy

4. Bol Fam [homosexual] queer, Br poofy

5. Méx, Ven Fam [oportunista]
es muy conchudo he always has an eye for the main chance, Br he's a chancer

6. Perú, RP muy Fam [persona despreciable]
ser muy conchudo to be a real jerk o Br dickhead

♦ nm,f

1. Bol Fam [afortunado] lucky o Br jammy devil

2. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [desfachatado]
ser un conchudo to be shameless, Br to have a brass neck

3. Andes, Méx, Ven Fam [cómodo] lazybones, layabout

4. Bol Fam [homosexual] queer, Br poof

5. Méx, Ven Fam [oportunista]
es un conchudo he always has an eye for the main chance, Br he's a chancer

6. Perú, RP muy Fam [persona despreciable] jerk, Br dickhead

Spanish-English dictionary > conchudo
16 botado

adj.

1 cheeky (descarado).

2 spendthrift (gastador). (Central America)

3 resigned, ready for anything. (Andes)

4 dirt cheap. (Central America)

5 blind drunk (borracho). (Central America)

6 thrown-away.

7 foundling.

past part.

past participle of spanish verb: botar.

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botado, -a
1. ADJ

1) (=descarado) cheeky, sassy (EEUU) *

2) Méx * (=barato) dirt cheap

3) CAm (=despilfarrador) spendthrift

4) And (=resignado) resigned; (=dispuesto para todo) ready for anything, resolute

5) CAm, Méx (=borracho) blind drunk

2. SM / F

1) LAm
(tb: niño/a botado/a) foundling
2) And (=vago) good-for-nothing, bum (EEUU) *

* * *

- da adjetivo

1) [estar] (Andes, Ven fam) ( barato) dirt cheap (colloq)

2) (Andes, Ven fam) ( fácil) dead easy (colloq)

el examen estaba botado — the exam was a cinch o a piece of cake

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- da adjetivo

1) [estar] (Andes, Ven fam) ( barato) dirt cheap (colloq)

2) (Andes, Ven fam) ( fácil) dead easy (colloq)

el examen estaba botado — the exam was a cinch o a piece of cake

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botado -da

adjective

A ( Andes fam) (barato) dirt cheap ( colloq)

B ( Andes fam) (fácil) dead easy ( colloq)

el examen estaba botado the exam was a cinch o a piece of cake o was dead easy ( colloq)

C ( Col fam) ‹persona› flush ( colloq)

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Del verbo botar: ( conjugate botar)

botado es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
botado
botar
botado
◊ -da adjetivo [estar] (AmS exc RPl fam)

a) ( barato) dirt cheap (colloq)

b) ( fácil) dead easy (colloq)

botar ( conjugate botar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ barco› to launch
2 ‹ pelota› to bounce
3 (AmL exc RPl) ( tirar) to throw … out;
◊ no lo botes al suelo don't throw it on the ground;

bótalo a la basura chuck o throw it out (colloq);
botado el dinero to throw your money away
4 (AmL exc RPl fam)
a) ( echar — de lugar) to throw … out (colloq);

(— de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)
b) ( abandonar) ‹novio/novia› to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq);

‹marido/esposa› to leave;
◊ el tren nos dejó botados we missed the train

5 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) ‹puerta/árbol› to knock down;
‹botella/taza› to knock over;
◊ no empujes que me botas stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

6 (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) ‹aceite/gasolina› to leak
verbo intransitivo (Esp) [ pelota] to bounce
botarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc CS fam)
a) ( apresurarse) to rush

b) ( arrojarse) to jump

botar
I verbo intransitivo
1 (una persona) to jump
2 (un objeto) to bounce
II verbo transitivo
1 Náut to launch
2 (un balón, pelota) to bounce
3 LAm (echar de un lugar, despedir) to throw o chuck out
' botado' also found in these entries:
English:
cinch
- strand

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botado, -a adj
Andes Fam
1. [fácil] easy, simple;

eso está botado that's easy o simple

2. [barato]
los CDs andan o [m5] están botados the CDs cost peanuts o are dirt cheap

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botado
L.Am. fam
I adj ( barato) dirt cheap fam

II m, botada f abandoned child

Spanish-English dictionary > botado
17 para

prep.

1 for.

es para ti it's for you

una mesa para el salón a table for the living room

esta agua no es buena para beber this water isn't fit for drinking o to drink

te lo repetiré para que te enteres I'll repeat it so you understand

¿para qué? what for?

2 (in order) to.

para conseguir sus propósitos in order to achieve his aims

lo he hecho para agradarte I did it to please you

3 toward.

ir para casa to head (for) home

salir para el aeropuerto to leave for the airport

4 for (time).

tiene que estar acabado para mañana it has to be finished by o for tomorrow

diez para las once ten to eleven (Am salvo RP)

5 to.

la comida está lista para servir the meal is ready to be served

el atleta está preparado para ganar the athlete is ready to win

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: parar.

pres.subj.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: parir.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: parar.

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para

► preposición

1 (finalidad) for

■ he comprado un regalo para mi abuela I've bought a present for my grandmother

■ es para su cumpleaños it's for her birthday

2 (uso, utilidad) for

■ los cuchillos son para cortar, no para jugar con ellos knives are for cutting, not for playing with

■ ¿tienes algo para el dolor de cabeza? have you got anything for a headache?

3 (destino, dirección) for, to

■ salimos para Lugo el domingo we leave for Lugo on Sunday

■ el tren para Toledo sale a las 18.00 the train to Toledo leaves at 18.00

■ ¿para dónde vas? where are you going?

■ voy para allá inmediatamente I'll be there in a minute

4 (tiempo, fechas límites) by, before

■ lo necesito para el viernes I need it by Friday

■ la carretera estará acabada para antes del verano the road will be finished before the summer

5 (comparación) for

■ para los años que tiene está muy activa she's very active for her age

■ pesa poquísimo para lo grande que es it's very light for its size

► conjunción

1 (finalidad) to, in order to

■ lo hice para ahorrar tiempo I did it to save time

■ para estar sano es preciso comer bien in order to be healthy one must eat properly

2 (suficiente) enough

■ tal como nos han tratado es para no volver nunca más the way they treated us is enough to make you never go back there again

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FRASEOLOGÍA

para entonces by then

para con towards, to

■ han sido muy injustos para con los empleados they have been very unfair to their employees

■ cumplió con sus obligaciones para con la iglesia he fulfilled his obligations to the church

para que so that

■ déjale una nota a tu madre para que sepa dónde estás leave your mother a note so that she knows where you are

■ cierra la puerta para que no entre el perro shut the door so that the dog doesn't get in

■ aún es pronto para que vuelvan it's still too early for them to be back

¿para qué? what for?

■ ¿para qué has comprado eso? what did you buy that for?

¡que para qué! familiar very, really, terribly

■ ¡hace un frío que para qué! it's freezing

■ ¡es más torpe que para qué! she's so clumsy!

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prep.

1) for

2) to

3) towards

4) by

•

- para adelante
- para detrás
- para que
* * *
I
PREP

1) [indicando finalidad, uso] for

un regalo para ti — a present for you

psicológicamente no estoy preparado para eso — I'm not psychologically ready for that

es demasiado cara para nosotros — it's too dear for us, it's beyond our means

no tengo para el viaje — I haven't got enough money for the trip

léelo para ti — read it to yourself

nació para poeta — he was born to be a poet

ya no estoy para estos trotes — I'm not up to this sort of thing anymore

yo no valgo para esto — I'm no good at this

una taza para café — a coffee cup

laca para el pelo — hairspray

para esto, podíamos habernos quedado en casa — if this is it, we might as well have stayed at home

2)

para que —

a) + subjun

lo traje para que lo vieras — I brought it so (that) you could see it

es para que lo leas — it's for you to read

un regalo para que te acuerdes de mí — a present for you to remember me by

para que eso fuera posible tendrías que trabajar mucho — you would have to work hard for that to be possible

b) [en preguntas]

¿para qué lo quieres? — why do you want it?, what do you want it for?

¿para qué sirve? — what's it for?

-¿por qué no se lo dices? -¿para qué? — "why don't you tell her?" - "what's the point o use?"

tú ya has pasado por eso, ¿para qué te voy a contar? — you've already been through that, so there's no point o use me telling you

que para qué * —

tengo un hambre que para qué — [uso enfático] I'm absolutely starving *

hay un embotellamiento que para qué — there's a huge traffic jam

3) + infin

a) [indicando finalidad] to

lo hizo para salvarse — he did it (in order) to save himself

para comprarlo necesitas cinco dólares más — to buy it you need another five dollars

estoy ahorrando para comprarme una moto — I'm saving up to buy a motorbike, I'm saving up for a motorbike

entré despacito para no despertarla — I went in slowly so as not to wake her

no es para comer — it's not for eating, it's not to be eaten

tengo bastante para vivir — I have enough to live on

es muy tarde para salir — it's too late to go out

b) [indicando secuencia temporal]

se casaron para separarse en seguida — they married only to separate soon after

el rey visitará Argentina para volar después a Chile — the king will visit Argentina and then fly on to Chile

4) [con expresiones de tiempo]

con esto tengo para rato — this will take me a while

lo dejamos para mañana — let's leave it till tomorrow

tengo muchos deberes para mañana — I have a lot of homework to do for tomorrow

lo recordaré para siempre — I'll remember it forever

ahora para las vacaciones de agosto hará un año — it'll be a year ago this o come the August holiday

va para un año desde la última vez — it's getting on for a year since the last time

lo tendré listo para fin de mes — I'll have it ready by o for the end of the month

para entonces ya era tarde — it was already too late by then

para las dos estaba lloviendo — by two o'clock it was raining

un cuarto para las diez — LAm a quarter to ten

son cinco para las ocho — LAm it's five to eight

5) [indicando dirección]

para atrás — back, backwards

para la derecha — to the right

el autobús para Marbella — the bus for Marbella, the Marbella bus

iba para el metro — I was going towards the underground

ir para casa — to go home, head for home

salir para Panamá — to leave for Panama

6) [indicando opiniones]

para mí que miente — in my opinion o if you ask me he's lying

no hay niño feo para una madre — all mothers think their baby is beautiful

7) [en comparaciones]

es mucho para lo que suele dar — this is a lot in comparison with what he usually gives

¿quién es usted para gritarme así? — who are you to shout at me like that?

para profesor habla muy mal — he doesn't speak very clearly for a teacher

para ser un niño lo hace muy bien — he does it very well for a child

para patatas, las de mi pueblo — if it's potatoes you want, look no further than my home town

para ruidosos, los españoles — there's nobody like the Spaniards for being noisy

8) [indicando trato]

para con — to, towards

tan amable para con todos — so kind to o towards everybody
estar 1., 7), ir 1., 10) II
* SM paratrooper, para *

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preposición

Sentido I

1) (expresando destino, finalidad, intención) for

una carta para él — a letter for him

¿para qué revista escribes? — what magazine do you write for?

lee para ti — read to yourself

fue muy amable para con todos — he was very friendly to everyone

¿para qué sirve esto? — what's this (used) for?

no sirve para este trabajo — he's no good at this kind of work

¿para qué lo quieres? — what do you want it for?

¿para qué se lo dijiste? — what did you tell him for?

champú para bebés — baby shampoo

jarabe para la tos — cough mixture

que para qué decirte/hablar — (fam)

tenían un hambre que para qué decirte/hablar — they were starving

2)

para + inf — to + inf

para serte sincero — to tell you the truth

esta agua no es para beber — this isn't drinking water

está listo para pintar — it's ready to be painted o for painting

para aprobar — (in order) to pass

entró en puntillas para no despertarla — he went in on tiptoe so as not to wake her

3)

para que + subj: lo dice para que yo me preocupe he (only) says it to worry me; pídeselo - ¿para que me diga que no? ask him for it - so he can say no?; cierra para que no nos oigan — close the door so (that) they don't hear us

4) ( expresando consecuencia) to

para su desgracia — unfortunately for him

para mi sorpresa — (much) to my surprise

Sentido II

5) ( expresando suficiencia) for

no hay para todos — there isn't enough for everybody

no es para tanto — it's not that bad

para + inf: soy lo bastante viejo (como) para recordarlo I'm old enough to remember it; bastante tengo yo (como) para estar ocupándome de ti I've enough problems of my own without having to deal with yours as well; es (como) para matarlo! (fam) I'll kill him! (colloq); para que + subj: basta con que él aparezca para que ella se ponga nerviosa — he only has to appear for her to get flustered

6) (en comparaciones, contrastes)

hace demasiado frío para salir — it's too cold to go out

son altos para su edad — they're tall for their age

para lo que come, no está gordo — considering how much he eats, he's not fat

para el caso que me hacen...! — for all the notice they take of me...

para + inf: para haber sido improvisado fue un discurso excelente for an off-the-cuff speech it was excellent; ¿quién es él para hablarte así? who does he think he is, speaking to you like that ?; para que + subj: es mucho para que lo haga sola it's too much for you to do it on your own; tanto esforzarme por ellos para que no te lo agradezcan! — after all that effort I made for them they didn't even say thankyou!

7)

estar para algo/+ inf — ( indicando estado)

no estoy para bromas — I'm in no mood for joking

está para tirarla a la basura — it's only fit for throwing out

no está (como) para salir sin abrigo — it's not warm enough to go out without a coat

8) ( expresando puntos de vista)

para mí que no viene — if you ask me, he won't come

para su padre, es un genio — in his father's opinion o as far as his father's concerned, he is a genius

lo es todo para él — she's everything to him

¿qué es lo más importante para ti? — what's the most important thing for you?

Sentido III

9)

a) ( indicando dirección)

salieron para el aeropuerto — they left for the airport

empuja para arriba — push up o upward(s)

¿vas para el centro? — are you going to o toward(s) the center?

tráelo para acá — bring it over here

córrete para atrás — move back

b) ( en sentido figurado)

ya vamos para viejos — we're getting old o getting on

va para los 50 años — she's going o (BrE) getting on for fifty

Sentido IV

10) ( en relaciones de tiempo)

a) (señalando una fecha, un plazo)

estará listo para el día 15 — it'll be ready by o for the 15th

deberes para el lunes — homework for Monday

faltan cinco minutos para que termine — there are five minutes to go before the end

me lo prometió para después de Pascua — he promised me it for after Easter

¿cuánto te falta para terminar? — how much have you got left to do?

estará listo para finales de agosto — it'll be ready sometime around the end of August

para entonces estaré en Madrid — I'll be in Madrid (by) then

¿para cuándo espera? — when is the baby due?

tengo hora para mañana — I have an appointment (for) tomorrow

b) (AmL exc RPl) ( al decir la hora) to

son cinco para las diez — it's five to ten

11)

a) ( expresando duración)

para siempre — forever

tengo para rato — (fam) I'm going to be a while (yet)

esto va para largo — (fam) this is going to take some time

b) ( con idea de finalidad) for

¿qué le regalo para el cumpleaños? — what can I give him for his birthday?

12) ( en secuencias de acciones)

se fue para nunca volver — (liter) she went away never to return

salió sólo para volver a entrar — he went out only to come in again

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= for, for, for the sake of, in order to, in respect of, in the interest(s) of, in the interest(s) of, so as, toward(s), within, in an attempt to, in an effort to, for purposes of, in a bid to, as a means of, in a drive to, in the drive to, if + Nombre + be + to.

Ex. For newly created authority entries the date recorded is the date the entry was created.

Ex. This gamut of information presents the indexer and user with problems in choosing access points for conference proceedings.

Ex. The advocates of ISBD originally argued that it was for the sake of the computer.

Ex. Any attempt to organise knowledge must, in order to justify the effort of organisation, have an objective.

Ex. It is perhaps fortunate that the array of terms that are used to describe indexes is a little more restricted than the variety of terms used in respect of catalogues.

Ex. In the interest of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.

Ex. In the interest of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.

Ex. A catalogue code is a systematic arrangement of laws and statutes so as to avoid inconsistency and duplication in catalogues.

Ex. An appreciation of alternative approaches is particularly important in this field where trends towards standardisation are the norm.

Ex. Most data base producers have in-house guidelines for bibliographic description, and aim to achieve consistency of citation within their products.

Ex. The first treaty of all was designed to pool the coal and steel resources of Europe in an attempt to overcome the devastation of the Second World War and to foster the concept of European unity.

Ex. Many libraries have had fine free days or weeks in an effort to entice strayed material back.

Ex. This article discusses the advantages to libraries of computer technology for purposes of bibliographic control and on-line access.

Ex. In a bid to leapfrog stages of development, some transitional economies are investing heavily in building up information age infrastructures.

Ex. The idea of tiered, or multilayered, citation is proposed as a means of testing this hypothesis = Se propone la idea de citar de una forma estratificada o por niveles para comprobar esta hipótesis.

Ex. The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service.

Ex. The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.

Ex. Some foods such as vegetable preserves which result from complicated and fragile fermentations must be made at specific times of the year if they are to succeed.

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* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.

* para abrir boca = as a kind of + appetiser.

* para actuar = for action.

* para alguna gente = to some people.

* para algunas personas = to some people.

* para algunos = to some.

* para aquel entonces = by then.

* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.

* para beneficio de = for the good of.

* para bien = for the best, for the better.

* para bien de = in the best interests of, for the good of.

* para bien de Alguien = in + Posesivo + best interest.

* para bien o para mal = for better or (for) worse, for good or (for) ill, for good or (for) evil.

* para bodas = bridal.

* para chuparse los dedos = scrumptious, yummy [yummier -comp., yummiest -sup.].

* para cocinar uno mismo = self-catering.

* para colmo = into the bargain, into the bargain, to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse, for good measure, to add insult to injury.

* para colmo de males = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para comenzar diremos que = to begin with.

* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.

* para concluir = in closing, in conclusion, to wrap things up.

* para confundir aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.

* para cuando = by the time.

* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.

* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.

* para decir la verdad = to be honest.

* para detrimento de = to the neglect of.

* para diario = everyday.

* para disgusto de = to the disgust of.

* para divertirse = for kicks.

* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para el año próximo = for the year ahead.

* para el arrastre = over the hill.

* para el beneficio de = for the benefit of.

* para el bien de = for the benefit of.

* para el caso = for that matter.

* para el esparcimiento = recreational.

* para el futuro = for the years to come, for the years ahead, for the future.

* para el inglés su casa es su castillo = an Englishman's home is his castle.

* para ello = to that end, to this end, to that effect, therefor.

* para el ocio = recreational.

* para el que lo quiera = up for grabs.

* para embalsamar = embalming.

* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.

* para entonces = by then.

* para escribir con mayúsculas = in a shifted position.

* para eso = therefor.

* para este fin = to this end.

* para esto = therefor.

* para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.

* para expresar dimensiones = by.

* para + Fecha = by + Fecha.

* para finales de = by the end of.

* para finales de + Expresión Temporal = by the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* para finalizar = in closing.

* para fines múltiples = multipurpose [multi-purpose].

* para futuras consultas = for future reference.

* para hacer dinero = money-making.

* para hacer esto = in this.

* para hacer fundas = sleeving.

* para hacer juego = to match.

* para hacer justicia = in fairness to.

* para hacer las paces = peace offering.

* para hacerlo + Adjetivo = for + Nombre's sake.

* para hacer más fácil = for ease of.

* para impresionar = for effect.

* para + Infinitivo = for + Gerundio.

* para jóvenes = youth-serving.

* para la eternidad = in perpetuity.

* para la evaluación de hipótesis = hypothesis-testing.

* para la formación autodidacta = self-instructional.

* para la gestión de información textual = text-handling.

* para la posteridad = for posterity.

* para la web = Web-related.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* para mantener ocupado = keep-busy.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* para más información = for further details.

* para más inri = to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse.

* para mayor información sobre = for details of.

* para mayor información véase + Nombre = see + Nombre + for further details.

* para mayor inri = to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse.

* para mí = for myself.

* para microordenadores = micro-computer based.

* para nada = in vain, to no avail, without any avail, vainly, of no avail.

* para no = so as not to.

* para + Nombre = for + Nombre + purposes.

* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.

* para novias = bridal.

* para + Número = seat + Número.

* para ordenadores personales = microcomputer-based, PC-based.

* para orquesta = orchestral.

* para otra ocasión = for future reference.

* para para lavarse la cara = washrag.

* para partirse de risa = side-splitting.

* para PCs = PC-based.

* para pelearse hacen falta dos = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.

* para personas con intereses similares = birds-of-a-feather.

* para + Posesivo + disgusto = to + Posesivo + chagrin.

* para + Posesivo + gran sorpresa = much to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para + Posesivo + propio bien = for + Posesivo + own good.

* para + Posesivo + sorpresa = to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para posteriores usos = for subsequent use.

* para principios de siglo = by the turn of the century.

* para + Pronombre Personal = in + Posesivo + eyes.

* para protegerse = protectively.

* para que = in order that, so that, seeing that.

* para que así conste = for the record.

* para que este sea el caso = for this to be the case.

* para que esto sea así = for this to be the case.

* para que no falte = for good measure.

* para que no falte de nada = for good measure.

* para que no + Subjuntivo = if + Nombre + be not + to + Infinitivo, lest + Frase Verbal.

* para que no vaya a faltar = for good measure.

* para que quede constancia = for the record.

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* para que vayamos pensando = food for thought.

* para resumir = to sum up, to sum it up, to make a long story short, to recap, to cut a long story short, simply put, simply stated.

* para ser específico = to be specific.

* para ser franco = to be blunt, in all honesty.

* para ser más explícito = to elaborate a little further.

* para ser sincero = to be blunt, to be honest, in all honesty.

* para siempre = forever, in perpetuity, for good, eternally, terminally, ever after.

* para siempre en el futuro = for the indefinite future.

* para sorpresa de todos = to everyone's surprise.

* para sorpresa + Posesivo = to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para su fácil + Nombre = for ease of + Nombre.

* para su posterior uso = for subsequent use.

* para su uso posterior = for subsequent use.

* para terminar = in closing.

* para toda la empresa = company-wide, enterprise-wide.

* para toda la industria = industry-wide.

* para toda la universidad = university-wide.

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* para todo el mercado = industry-wide.

* para todos los efectos prácticos = for all practical purposes.

* para todos por igual = across the board [across-the-board].

* para todo tipo de tiempo = all-weather.

* para todo uso = all-purpose.

* para tomar medidas = for action.

* para trabajos pesados = heavy-duty.

* para una única ocasión = one-time.

* para un futuro mejor = for a better future.

* para uso comercial = commercially-owned.

* para uso del profesional = professional-use.

* para uso industrial = heavy-duty.

* para uso personal = for personal use.

* para usos posteriores = for subsequent use.

* para vergüenza + Pronombre Posesivo = to + Posesivo + shame.

* sin parar = interminably.

* * *

preposición

Sentido I

1) (expresando destino, finalidad, intención) for

una carta para él — a letter for him

¿para qué revista escribes? — what magazine do you write for?

lee para ti — read to yourself

fue muy amable para con todos — he was very friendly to everyone

¿para qué sirve esto? — what's this (used) for?

no sirve para este trabajo — he's no good at this kind of work

¿para qué lo quieres? — what do you want it for?

¿para qué se lo dijiste? — what did you tell him for?

champú para bebés — baby shampoo

jarabe para la tos — cough mixture

que para qué decirte/hablar — (fam)

tenían un hambre que para qué decirte/hablar — they were starving

2)

para + inf — to + inf

para serte sincero — to tell you the truth

esta agua no es para beber — this isn't drinking water

está listo para pintar — it's ready to be painted o for painting

para aprobar — (in order) to pass

entró en puntillas para no despertarla — he went in on tiptoe so as not to wake her

3)

para que + subj: lo dice para que yo me preocupe he (only) says it to worry me; pídeselo - ¿para que me diga que no? ask him for it - so he can say no?; cierra para que no nos oigan — close the door so (that) they don't hear us

4) ( expresando consecuencia) to

para su desgracia — unfortunately for him

para mi sorpresa — (much) to my surprise

Sentido II

5) ( expresando suficiencia) for

no hay para todos — there isn't enough for everybody

no es para tanto — it's not that bad

para + inf: soy lo bastante viejo (como) para recordarlo I'm old enough to remember it; bastante tengo yo (como) para estar ocupándome de ti I've enough problems of my own without having to deal with yours as well; es (como) para matarlo! (fam) I'll kill him! (colloq); para que + subj: basta con que él aparezca para que ella se ponga nerviosa — he only has to appear for her to get flustered

6) (en comparaciones, contrastes)

hace demasiado frío para salir — it's too cold to go out

son altos para su edad — they're tall for their age

para lo que come, no está gordo — considering how much he eats, he's not fat

para el caso que me hacen...! — for all the notice they take of me...

para + inf: para haber sido improvisado fue un discurso excelente for an off-the-cuff speech it was excellent; ¿quién es él para hablarte así? who does he think he is, speaking to you like that ?; para que + subj: es mucho para que lo haga sola it's too much for you to do it on your own; tanto esforzarme por ellos para que no te lo agradezcan! — after all that effort I made for them they didn't even say thankyou!

7)

estar para algo/+ inf — ( indicando estado)

no estoy para bromas — I'm in no mood for joking

está para tirarla a la basura — it's only fit for throwing out

no está (como) para salir sin abrigo — it's not warm enough to go out without a coat

8) ( expresando puntos de vista)

para mí que no viene — if you ask me, he won't come

para su padre, es un genio — in his father's opinion o as far as his father's concerned, he is a genius

lo es todo para él — she's everything to him

¿qué es lo más importante para ti? — what's the most important thing for you?

Sentido III

9)

a) ( indicando dirección)

salieron para el aeropuerto — they left for the airport

empuja para arriba — push up o upward(s)

¿vas para el centro? — are you going to o toward(s) the center?

tráelo para acá — bring it over here

córrete para atrás — move back

b) ( en sentido figurado)

ya vamos para viejos — we're getting old o getting on

va para los 50 años — she's going o (BrE) getting on for fifty

Sentido IV

10) ( en relaciones de tiempo)

a) (señalando una fecha, un plazo)

estará listo para el día 15 — it'll be ready by o for the 15th

deberes para el lunes — homework for Monday

faltan cinco minutos para que termine — there are five minutes to go before the end

me lo prometió para después de Pascua — he promised me it for after Easter

¿cuánto te falta para terminar? — how much have you got left to do?

estará listo para finales de agosto — it'll be ready sometime around the end of August

para entonces estaré en Madrid — I'll be in Madrid (by) then

¿para cuándo espera? — when is the baby due?

tengo hora para mañana — I have an appointment (for) tomorrow

b) (AmL exc RPl) ( al decir la hora) to

son cinco para las diez — it's five to ten

11)

a) ( expresando duración)

para siempre — forever

tengo para rato — (fam) I'm going to be a while (yet)

esto va para largo — (fam) this is going to take some time

b) ( con idea de finalidad) for

¿qué le regalo para el cumpleaños? — what can I give him for his birthday?

12) ( en secuencias de acciones)

se fue para nunca volver — (liter) she went away never to return

salió sólo para volver a entrar — he went out only to come in again

* * *

= for, for, for the sake of, in order to, in respect of, in the interest(s) of, in the interest(s) of, so as, toward(s), within, in an attempt to, in an effort to, for purposes of, in a bid to, as a means of, in a drive to, in the drive to, if + Nombre + be + to.

Ex: For newly created authority entries the date recorded is the date the entry was created.

Ex: This gamut of information presents the indexer and user with problems in choosing access points for conference proceedings.

Ex: The advocates of ISBD originally argued that it was for the sake of the computer.

Ex: Any attempt to organise knowledge must, in order to justify the effort of organisation, have an objective.

Ex: It is perhaps fortunate that the array of terms that are used to describe indexes is a little more restricted than the variety of terms used in respect of catalogues.

Ex: In the interest of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.

Ex: In the interest of clarity an integrated account of the appropriate added entry headings is to be found in 21.29 and 21.30.

Ex: A catalogue code is a systematic arrangement of laws and statutes so as to avoid inconsistency and duplication in catalogues.

Ex: An appreciation of alternative approaches is particularly important in this field where trends towards standardisation are the norm.

Ex: Most data base producers have in-house guidelines for bibliographic description, and aim to achieve consistency of citation within their products.

Ex: The first treaty of all was designed to pool the coal and steel resources of Europe in an attempt to overcome the devastation of the Second World War and to foster the concept of European unity.

Ex: Many libraries have had fine free days or weeks in an effort to entice strayed material back.

Ex: This article discusses the advantages to libraries of computer technology for purposes of bibliographic control and on-line access.

Ex: In a bid to leapfrog stages of development, some transitional economies are investing heavily in building up information age infrastructures.

Ex: The idea of tiered, or multilayered, citation is proposed as a means of testing this hypothesis = Se propone la idea de citar de una forma estratificada o por niveles para comprobar esta hipótesis.

Ex: The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service.

Ex: The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.

Ex: Some foods such as vegetable preserves which result from complicated and fragile fermentations must be made at specific times of the year if they are to succeed.

* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.

* para abrir boca = as a kind of + appetiser.

* para actuar = for action.

* para alguna gente = to some people.

* para algunas personas = to some people.

* para algunos = to some.

* para aquel entonces = by then.

* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.

* para beneficio de = for the good of.

* para bien = for the best, for the better.

* para bien de = in the best interests of, for the good of.

* para bien de Alguien = in + Posesivo + best interest.

* para bien o para mal = for better or (for) worse, for good or (for) ill, for good or (for) evil.

* para bodas = bridal.

* para chuparse los dedos = scrumptious, yummy [yummier -comp., yummiest -sup.].

* para cocinar uno mismo = self-catering.

* para colmo = into the bargain, into the bargain, to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse, for good measure, to add insult to injury.

* para colmo de males = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para comenzar diremos que = to begin with.

* para complicar aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.

* para concluir = in closing, in conclusion, to wrap things up.

* para confundir aun más las cosas = to add to the confusion.

* para cuando = by the time.

* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.

* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.

* para decir la verdad = to be honest.

* para detrimento de = to the neglect of.

* para diario = everyday.

* para disgusto de = to the disgust of.

* para divertirse = for kicks.

* para echar sal en la herida = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para el año próximo = for the year ahead.

* para el arrastre = over the hill.

* para el beneficio de = for the benefit of.

* para el bien de = for the benefit of.

* para el caso = for that matter.

* para el esparcimiento = recreational.

* para el futuro = for the years to come, for the years ahead, for the future.

* para el inglés su casa es su castillo = an Englishman's home is his castle.

* para ello = to that end, to this end, to that effect, therefor.

* para el ocio = recreational.

* para el que lo quiera = up for grabs.

* para embalsamar = embalming.

* para empeorar las cosas = to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* para empezar = for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off.

* para entonces = by then.

* para escribir con mayúsculas = in a shifted position.

* para eso = therefor.

* para este fin = to this end.

* para esto = therefor.

* para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.

* para expresar dimensiones = by.

* para + Fecha = by + Fecha.

* para finales de = by the end of.

* para finales de + Expresión Temporal = by the close of + Expresión Temporal.

* para finalizar = in closing.

* para fines múltiples = multipurpose [multi-purpose].

* para futuras consultas = for future reference.

* para hacer dinero = money-making.

* para hacer esto = in this.

* para hacer fundas = sleeving.

* para hacer juego = to match.

* para hacer justicia = in fairness to.

* para hacer las paces = peace offering.

* para hacerlo + Adjetivo = for + Nombre's sake.

* para hacer más fácil = for ease of.

* para impresionar = for effect.

* para + Infinitivo = for + Gerundio.

* para jóvenes = youth-serving.

* para la eternidad = in perpetuity.

* para la evaluación de hipótesis = hypothesis-testing.

* para la formación autodidacta = self-instructional.

* para la gestión de información textual = text-handling.

* para la posteridad = for posterity.

* para la web = Web-related.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* para mantener ocupado = keep-busy.

* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.

* para más información = for further details.

* para más inri = to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse.

* para mayor información sobre = for details of.

* para mayor información véase + Nombre = see + Nombre + for further details.

* para mayor inri = to cap it all (off), on top of everything else, but to make things worse, but to make matters worse.

* para mí = for myself.

* para microordenadores = micro-computer based.

* para nada = in vain, to no avail, without any avail, vainly, of no avail.

* para no = so as not to.

* para + Nombre = for + Nombre + purposes.

* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.

* para novias = bridal.

* para + Número = seat + Número.

* para ordenadores personales = microcomputer-based, PC-based.

* para orquesta = orchestral.

* para otra ocasión = for future reference.

* para para lavarse la cara = washrag.

* para partirse de risa = side-splitting.

* para PCs = PC-based.

* para pelearse hacen falta dos = it takes two to tangle, it takes two to tango, it takes two to make a quarrel.

* para personas con intereses similares = birds-of-a-feather.

* para + Posesivo + disgusto = to + Posesivo + chagrin.

* para + Posesivo + gran sorpresa = much to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para + Posesivo + propio bien = for + Posesivo + own good.

* para + Posesivo + sorpresa = to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para posteriores usos = for subsequent use.

* para principios de siglo = by the turn of the century.

* para + Pronombre Personal = in + Posesivo + eyes.

* para protegerse = protectively.

* para que = in order that, so that, seeing that.

* para que así conste = for the record.

* para que este sea el caso = for this to be the case.

* para que esto sea así = for this to be the case.

* para que no falte = for good measure.

* para que no falte de nada = for good measure.

* para que no + Subjuntivo = if + Nombre + be not + to + Infinitivo, lest + Frase Verbal.

* para que no vaya a faltar = for good measure.

* para que quede constancia = for the record.

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* para que vayamos pensando = food for thought.

* para resumir = to sum up, to sum it up, to make a long story short, to recap, to cut a long story short, simply put, simply stated.

* para ser específico = to be specific.

* para ser franco = to be blunt, in all honesty.

* para ser más explícito = to elaborate a little further.

* para ser sincero = to be blunt, to be honest, in all honesty.

* para siempre = forever, in perpetuity, for good, eternally, terminally, ever after.

* para siempre en el futuro = for the indefinite future.

* para sorpresa de todos = to everyone's surprise.

* para sorpresa + Posesivo = to + Posesivo + surprise.

* para su fácil + Nombre = for ease of + Nombre.

* para su posterior uso = for subsequent use.

* para su uso posterior = for subsequent use.

* para terminar = in closing.

* para toda la empresa = company-wide, enterprise-wide.

* para toda la industria = industry-wide.

* para toda la universidad = university-wide.

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* para todo el mercado = industry-wide.

* para todos los efectos prácticos = for all practical purposes.

* para todos por igual = across the board [across-the-board].

* para todo tipo de tiempo = all-weather.

* para todo uso = all-purpose.

* para tomar medidas = for action.

* para trabajos pesados = heavy-duty.

* para una única ocasión = one-time.

* para un futuro mejor = for a better future.

* para uso comercial = commercially-owned.

* para uso del profesional = professional-use.

* para uso industrial = heavy-duty.

* para uso personal = for personal use.

* para usos posteriores = for subsequent use.

* para vergüenza + Pronombre Posesivo = to + Posesivo + shame.

* sin parar = interminably.

* * *

para

prep

Sentido I

A (expresando destino, finalidad, intención) for

tengo buenas noticias para ustedes I have some good news for you

¿para qué revista escribes? what magazine do you write for?

lee para ti read to yourself

fue muy amable para con todos he was very friendly to everyone

¿para qué sirve esto? what's this (used) for?

no sirve para este trabajo he's no good at this kind of work

¿para qué lo quieres? what do you want it for?

¿para qué tuviste que ir a decírselo? what did you have to go and tell him for?, why did you have to go and tell him?

champú para bebés baby shampoo

jarabe para la tos cough mixture

que para qué (decirte/hablar) ( fam): hacía un frío que para qué (decirte) it was freezing cold ( colloq)

venían con un hambre que para qué (hablar) or para qué te voy a contar they were starving o so hungry when they got here!

B para + INF to + INF

está ahorrando para comprarse un coche she's saving up for a car o to buy a car

esta agua no es para beber this isn't drinking water

está listo para pintar it's ready to be painted o for painting

para serte sincero to tell you the truth

como para convencerse a sí misma as if to convince herself

para pasar al curso siguiente (in order) to go on to the next year

no hay que ser muy inteligente para darse cuenta you don't have to be very intelligent to realize that

nos cambiamos de sitio para ver mejor we changed places (so as) to see better

para no + INF so as not to + INF

entró en puntillas para no despertarla he went in on tiptoe so as not to wake her

C para QUE + SUBJ:

lo dice para que yo me preocupe he (only) says it to worry me

pídeselo — ¿para qué? ¿para que me diga que no? ask him for it — what for? so he can say no?

para QUE no + SUBJ:

cierra la puerta para que no nos oigan close the door so (that) they don't hear us

D

1

(enfatizando la culminación de algo): para colmo or para rematarla se apagó la luz to crown o top o cap it all the light went out

2 (expresando efecto, consecuencia) to

para su desgracia unfortunately for him

para mi gran sorpresa to my great surprise, much to my surprise

Sentido II

A (expresando suficiencia) for

no había bastante para todos there wasn't enough for everybody o to go round

tranquilízate, no es para tanto calm down, it's not that bad

para + INF:

apenas tienen para comer they can barely afford to eat

soy lo bastante viejo (como) para recordarlo I'm old enough to remember it

bastante tengo yo con mis problemas (como) para estar ocupándome de los suyos I've enough problems of my own without having to deal with his as well

¡es (como) para matarlo! ( fam); I'll kill him! ( colloq)

para QUE + SUBJ:

basta que yo diga A para que él diga B if I say it's black, he'll say it's white

basta con que él aparezca para que ella se ponga nerviosa he only has to walk in and she gets flustered

B

(en comparaciones, contrastes): hace demasiado calor para estar al sol it's too hot to be in the sun

son altos para su edad they're tall for their age

para lo que come, no está nada gordo considering how much he eats, he's not at all fat

díselo tú — ¡para el caso que me hacen …! you tell them — for all the notice they take of me …

para + INF:

para haber sido improvisado fue un discurso excelente for an off-the-cuff speech it was excellent, considering it was completely off the cuff it was an excellent speech

¿quién se cree que es para hablarte así? who does she think she is, speaking to you like that o to speak to you like that?

para QUE + SUBJ:

son demasiado grandes para que les estés haciendo todo they're too old for you to be doing everything for them

para que se esté quejando todo el día … if he's going to spend all day complaining …

¡tanto preocuparse por ellos para que después hasta te acusen de metomentodo! all that worrying about them and then they go and accuse you of being a meddler!

C estar para algo/+ INF

(indicando estado): mira que no estoy para bromas look, I'm in no mood for joking o for jokes

estas botas están para tirarlas a la basura these boots are only fit for throwing out o for the trash o ( BrE) for the bin

no está (como) para salir tan de veranillo it's not warm enough to go out in such summery clothes

D

(expresando opiniones, puntos de vista): para mí que ya no viene if you ask me, he won't come now

para el padre, el niño es un Mozart en ciernes in the father's opinion o as far as the father's concerned, the boy is a budding Mozart

tú eres todo para mí you're everything to me

¿para ti qué es lo más importante? what's the most important thing for you?, what do you see as the most important thing?

esto es de gran interés para el lector this is of great interest to the reader

Sentido III

A

(indicando dirección): salieron para el aeropuerto they left for the airport

empuja para arriba push up o upward(s)

¿vas para el centro? are you going to o toward(s) the center?

se los llevó para la casa de los abuelos she took them over to their grandparents' house

tráelo para acá/adentro bring it over here/inside

córrete para atrás move back

B

(en sentido figurado): ya vamos para viejos we're getting old o ( colloq) getting on

va para los 50 años she's pushing fifty ( colloq), she's going o ( BrE) getting on for fifty ( colloq)

Sentido IV (expresando relaciones de tiempo)

A

(señalando un plazo): tiene que estar listo para el día 15 it has to be ready by o for the 15th

¿qué deberes tienes para el lunes? what homework do you have for Monday?

son cinco para las diez ( AmL exc RPl) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]; it's five to ten

faltan cinco minutos para que termine la clase there are five minutes to go before the end of the class

me lo prometió para después de Pascua he promised I could have it after Easter, he promised it to me for after Easter

¿cuánto te falta para terminar? how much have you got left to do?, how long will it take you to finish it?

B

1

(indicando fecha aproximada): piensan casarse para finales de agosto they plan to marry sometime around the end of August

para entonces quién sabe si todavía estaremos vivos who knows if we'll still be alive (by) then?

¿para cuándo espera? when is the baby due?

2 (indicando fecha fija) for

tengo hora para mañana I have an appointment (for) tomorrow

C

1

(expresando duración): para siempre forever

tengo para rato ( fam); I'm going to be a while (yet), this is going to take me a while (yet)

esto va para largo ( fam); this is going to take some time

2 (con idea de finalidad) for

¿qué le puedo regalar para el cumpleaños? what can I give him for his birthday?

D ( liter)

(en secuencias de acciones): se fue para nunca volver she went away never to return

fue puesto en libertad, para más tarde volver a ser detenido he was set free only to be rearrested later, he was set free but was rearrested later

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Del verbo parar: ( conjugate parar)

para es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Del verbo parir: ( conjugate parir)

para es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
para
parar
parir
para preposición
1 (destino, finalidad, intención) for;
◊ una carta para él a letter for him;

¿para qué sirve esto? what's this (used) for?;
champú para bebés baby shampoo;
para eso no voy I might as well not go;
para + inf: ahorra para comprarse un coche he's saving up to buy a car;
tomé un taxi para no llegar tarde I took a taxi so I wouldn't be late;
está listo para pintar it's ready to be painted o for painting;
para aprobar (in order) to pass;
entró en puntillas para no despertarla he went in on tiptoe so as not to wake her;
lo dice para que yo me preocupe he (only) says it to worry me;
cierra para que no nos oigan close the door so (that) they don't hear us
2
a) ( suficiencia) for;

◊ no hay para todos there isn't enough for everybody;

no es para tanto it's not that bad;
soy lo bastante viejo (como) para recordarlo I'm old enough to remember it
b) (en comparaciones, contrastes):

◊ hace demasiado frío para salir it's too cold to go out;

son altos para su edad they're tall for their age;
para lo que come, no está gordo considering how much he eats, he's not fat;
¿quién es él para hablarte así? who does he think he is, speaking to you like that ?;
es mucho para que lo haga sola it's too much for you to do it on your own
1 ( dirección):
◊ salieron para el aeropuerto they left for the airport;

empuja para arriba push up o upward(s);
¿vas para el centro? are you going to o toward(s) the center?
2 ( tiempo)
a) (señalando una fecha, un plazo):

◊ estará listo para el día 15 it'll be ready by o for the 15th;

deberes para el lunes homework for Monday;
faltan cinco minutos para que termine there are five minutes to go before the end;
me lo prometió para después de Pascua he promised me it for after Easter;
¿cuánto te falta para terminar? how much have you got left to do?;
para entonces estaré en Madrid I'll be in Madrid (by) then;
tengo hora para mañana I have an appointment (for) tomorrow
b) (AmL exc RPl) ( al decir la hora) to;

◊ son cinco para las diez it's five to ten

c) ( duración):

◊ para siempre forever;

tengo para rato (fam) I'm going to be a while (yet)
parar ( conjugate parar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( detenerse) to stop;
◊ paró en seco she stopped dead;

ir/venir a para to end up;
fue a para a la cárcel he ended up in prison;
¿a dónde habrá ido a para aquella foto? what can have happened to that photo?;
¡a dónde iremos a para! I don't know what the world's coming to
2 ( cesar) to stop;
◊ para un momento hang on a minute;

ha estado lloviendo sin para it hasn't stopped raining;
no para quieto ni un momento he can't keep still for a minute;
no para en casa she's never at home;
para DE + INF to stop -ing;
paró de llover it stopped raining
3 (AmL) [obreros/empleados] to go on strike
verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹coche/tráfico/persona› to stop;

‹motor/máquina› to stop, switch off
b) ‹ hemorragia› to stanch (AmE), to staunch (BrE)

c) ‹balón/tiro› to save, stop;

‹ golpe› to block, ward off
2 (AmL)
a) ( poner de pie) to stand

b) ( poner vertical) ‹vaso/libro› to stand … up;

◊ el perro paró las orejas the dog pricked up its ears

pararse verbo pronominal
1 ( detenerse)
a) [ persona] to stop

b) [reloj/máquina] to stop;

[coche/motor] to stall;
◊ se me paró el reloj my watch stopped

2
a) (AmL) ( ponerse de pie) to stand up;

◊ párate derecho stand up straight;

se paró en una silla she stood on a chair;
¿te puedes para de cabeza/de manos? can you do headstands/handstands?
b) (AmL) [ pelo] ( hacia arriba) to stick up;

( en los lados) to stick out
c) (Méx, Ven) ( levantarse de la cama) to get up

parir ( conjugate parir) verbo intransitivo [ mujer] to give birth;
[ vaca] to calve;
[yegua/burra] to foal;
[ oveja] to lamb
verbo transitivo
a) [ mujer] to give birth to, have

b) [ mamíferos] to have, bear (frml)

para preposición
1 (utilidad, aptitud) for: ¿para qué tanto esfuerzo?, what's all this effort for?
una pomada para las quemaduras, an ointment for burns
una tijera para zurdos, a pair of scissors for left-handed people
2 (finalidad, motivo) to, in order to: lo dijo para molestarme, she said it to annoy me
lo hace para que te fijes en él, he does it so that you notice him
3 (destinatario) for: es para mamá, it's for mum
hablaba para los votantes indecisos, he spoke to the undecided voters
es muy atento para con ella, he's very obliging towards her
4 (opinión) para Paco todas las mujeres son guapas, in Paco's opinion, all women are pretty
5 (comparación, concesión) for: para ser tan joven tiene ideas muy sensatas, he has very sensible ideas for his age
6 (rechazo) para una vez que hablo, me haces callar, the one time I speak, you shut me up
7 (tiempo) by: estará listo para las cinco, it'll be ready by five
para entonces, by then
8 (a punto de) está para salir, it's about to leave
9 (dirección) el tren para Burgos acaba de salir, the train for Burgos has just left
iba para tu casa, I was going to your house
Recuerda que cuando para expresa finalidad, se traduce por to o in order to (este último sólo se usa para evitar confusión): Me voy para ayudarte. I'm going in order to help you. Si usáramos sólo to significaría: Voy a ayudarte. Sin embargo, cuando después de para viene un sustantivo o un pronombre y no un verbo (esta llave es para aquella puerta), se traduce por for ( this key is for that door).
parar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to stop: para de saltar, stop jumping
para un momento en la farmacia, stop a minute at the chemist's
no pares de hablar, por favor, keep talking, please
2 (alojarse) to stay
3 (finalizar, terminar) el cuadro fue a parar al rastro, the painting ended up in the flea market
II verbo transitivo
1 to stop
2 Dep to save
3 LAm to stand up
♦ Locuciones: dónde va a parar, by far: mi hija es muchísmo más inteligente que la suya, dónde va a parar, my daughter is far more intelligent than theirs
parir verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to give birth (to)
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a parir, to run sb down
' para' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abalorio
- ablandar
- abreviar
- absoluta
- absoluto
- acá
- aceitera
- achuchar
- actuación
- adentro
- agitador
- agitadora
- alcanzar
- alfiler
- alguna
- alguno
- aliento
- alquiler
- alta
- amenaza
- añadidura
- ancha
- ancho
- ánimo
- año
- antesala
- antirrobo
- aplanar
- aprovechar
- apta
- aptitud
- apto
- aquí
- arca
- arena
- arrastre
- arriba
- arropar
- atonía
- atrás
- atril
- aunar
- auspicio
- baja
- bajo
- balde
- bálsamo
- bañarse
- banco
English:
AA
- ability
- about
- accessory
- accommodate
- achieve
- activity
- adapter
- adaptor
- adequate
- adequately
- admire
- adult
- advantage
- advantageous
- advertise
- aftershave (lotion)
- agitate
- agree
- all
- all-out
- allocate
- analyst
- antiallergenic
- antibiotic
- antidote
- antihistamine
- antipollution
- appease
- application
- appointment
- appropriate
- aptitude
- argue
- arm-twisting
- arms control
- around-the clock
- arrangement
- arson
- as
- ASPCA
- assailant
- assert
- assess
- assume
- astir
- astonishment
- attain
- attention span
- attractive

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para prep

1. [indica destino, finalidad, motivación] for;

es para ti it's for you;

significa mucho para mí it means a lot to me;

“¡qué suerte!” dije para mí “how lucky,” I said to myself;

una mesa para el salón a table for the living-room;

desayuno para dos breakfast for two;

crema para zapatos shoe polish;

pastillas para dormir sleeping pills;

están entrenados para el combate they have been trained for combat;

estudia para dentista she's studying to become a dentist;

esta agua no es buena para beber this water isn't fit for drinking o to drink;

para conseguir sus propósitos in order to achieve his aims;

lo he hecho para agradarte I did it to please you;

me voy para no causar más molestias I'll go so I don't cause you any more inconvenience;

te lo repetiré para que te enteres I'll repeat it so you understand;

resulta que se divorcian para un mes más tarde volverse a casar so they get divorced, only to remarry a month later;

para con towards;

es buena para con los demás she is kind towards other people;

¿para qué? what for?;

¿para qué quieres un martillo? what do you want a hammer for?, why do you want a hammer?;

¿para qué has venido? why are you here?;

¿para quién trabajas? who do you work for?

2. [indica dirección] towards;

el próximo vuelo para Caracas the next flight to Caracas;

ir para casa to head (for) home;

salir para el aeropuerto to leave for the airport;

para abajo downwards;

para arriba upwards;

tira para arriba pull up o upwards;

para atrás backwards;

échate para atrás [en asiento] lean back;

para delante forwards;

ya vas para viejo you're getting old;

esta muchacha va para pintora this girl has all the makings of a painter

3. [indica tiempo] for;

tiene que estar acabado para mañana/para antes de Navidad it has to be finished by o for tomorrow/before Christmas;

faltan cinco minutos para que salga el tren the train leaves in five minutes;

tienen previsto casarse para el 17 de agosto they plan to get married on 17 August;

llevamos comida para varios días we have enough food for several days;
Am salvo RP
diez para las once ten to eleven;
Am salvo RP
un cuarto para las once (a) quarter to eleven;

va para un año que no nos vemos it's getting on for a year since we saw each other;

¿y para cuándo un bebé? and when are you going to start a family?;

para entonces by then

4. [indica comparación]
tiene la estatura adecuada para su edad she is the normal height for her age;

está muy delgado para lo que come he's very thin considering how much he eats;

para ser verano hace mucho frío considering it's summer, it's very cold;

para ser un principiante no lo hace mal he's not bad for a beginner;

para lo que me ha servido… for all the use it's been to me…;

¡tanto esfuerzo para nada! all that effort for nothing!;

¿y tú quién eres para tratarla así? who do you think you are, treating her like that?;

yo no soy quien para decir… it's not for me to say…

5. (después de adjetivo y antes de infinitivo) [indica inminencia, propósito] to;

la comida está lista para servir the meal is ready to be served;

el atleta está preparado para ganar the athlete is ready to win

6. [indica opinión] for;

para Marx, la religión era el opio del pueblo for Marx, religion was the opium of the people;

para mí/ti/ etc as far as I'm/you're/ etc concerned;

para mí que no van a venir it looks to me like they're not coming;

¿para ti quién es más guapo? who do you think is the most handsome?

7. [indica disposición, estado]
no estoy para fiestas I'm not in the mood for parties;

el abuelo no está ya para hacer viajes largos grandfather's no longer up to going on long journeys;

¿hace día para ir sin chaqueta? is it warm enough to go out without a jacket on?

8. [indica consecuencia]
para su sorpresa, para sorpresa suya to her surprise;

para alegría de todos to everyone's delight;

para nuestra desgracia unfortunately for us

9. Comp

no es/fue/ etc[m5]. para tanto it's not/it wasn't/ etc such a big deal;

no llores, que no es para tanto don't cry, it's not such a big deal, there's no need to cry about it;

dicen que les trataron mal, pero no fue para tanto they say they were ill-treated, but that's going a bit far;
Fam
que para qué: hace un calor que para qué it's absolutely boiling;

este plato pica que para qué this dish is really hot, Br this dish isn't half hot

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para

prp

1 for;

para mí for me

2 dirección toward(s);

ir para head for;

va para directora she’s going to end up as manager

3 tiempo for;

listo para mañana ready for tomorrow;

para siempre forever;

diez para las ocho L.Am. ten of eight, ten to eight;

para Pascua iremos de vacaciones a Lima we’re going to Lima for Easter;

espero que para Pascua haya terminado la crisis I hope the crisis is over by Easter;

¿para cuándo? when for?

4 finalidad

:

lo hace para ayudarte he does it (in order) to help you;

para que so that;

¿para qué te marchas? what are you leaving for?;

para eso no hace falta it’s not necessary just for that

5 en comparaciones

:

para su edad es muy maduro he’s very mature for his age

6

:

lo heredó todo para morir a los 30 he inherited it all, only to die at 30

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para prep

1) : for

para ti: for you

alta para su edad: tall for her age

una cita para el lunes: an appointment for Monday

2) : to, towards

para la derecha: to the right

van para el río: they're heading towards the river

3) : to, in order to

lo hace para molestarte: he does it to annoy you

4) : around, by (a time)

para mañana estarán listos: they'll be ready by tomorrow

5)

para adelante : forwards

6)

para atrás : backwards

7)

para que : so, so that, in order that

te lo digo para que sepas: I'm telling you so you'll know

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para prep

1. (en general) for

una carta para el director a letter for the manager

está muy alto para su edad he's very tall for his age

jarabe para la tos cough medicine

2. (seguido de infinitivo) to

he venido para hablar contigo I have come to talk to you

para no despertar al niño so as not to wake the baby up

3. (seguido de subjuntivo) so that

cierra la puerta para que no entre el perro shut the door so that the dog doesn't get in

4. (dirección) for / to

salgo para Madrid dentro de una hora I'm leaving for Madrid in an hour

me voy para casa I'm going home

5. (tiempo) by

lo quiero para el viernes I want it by Friday

para mí for me / in my opinion

Spanish-English dictionary > para
18 mano

f.

1 hand.

a mano by hand; (sin máquina) to hand, handy (cerca)

hecho a mano handmade

¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy o to hand?

votación a mano alzada show of hands

a mano armada armed

dar o estrechar la mano a alguien to shake hands with somebody

darse o estrecharse la mano to shake hands

lavarse las manos to wash one's hands

¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!

2 forefoot (zoology) (en general).

3 coat.

4 pestle.

5 game (partida de naipes).

ser mano to (be the) lead

6 series (serie, tanda).

7 handball (sport) (falta).

8 coat of paint.

9 dealer, hand, lead.

10 buddy, pal.

m.

pal(informal). ( Latin American Spanish salvo River Plate)

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: manar.

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mano

► nombre femenino

1 ANATOMÍA hand

2 ZOOLOGÍA (de caballo) forefoot; (de gato, perro, etc) paw

3 (lado) side

■ el lavabo está a mano derecha the toilet is on the right

4 (de reloj) hand

5 (de pintura) coat

6 (de jabón) soaping

7 (habilidad) skill

■ tienes muy buena mano con los niños you're very good with children

8 (influencia) influence

9 (ayuda) hand

10 (de mortero) pestle

11 (de naipes - jugada, conjunto de cartas) hand; (- jugador) leader

■ en esta jugada soy mano yo it's my lead this time

12 DEPORTE (en futból) handball

► nombre femenino plural manos

1 (poder) hands sing, power sing

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a mano (escrito) handwritten, by hand 2 (hecho) handmade, by hand 3 (lavado) by hand 4 (cerca) to hand, handy, near

abrir la mano to become more flexible, become more lenient

a mano armada armed

a manos llenas generously

alzar/levantar la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody

bajo mano underhandedly

cogidos,-as de la mano hand-in-hand

con el corazón en la mano sincerely, with one's heart on one's sleeve

con las manos en la masa red-handed

con las manos vacías empty-handed

con una mano detrás y otra delante familiar without a penny to one's name

dar la mano a / tender la mano a (saludar) to shake hands with 2 (ayudar) to offer one's hand to

darse la mano (dos personas) to shake hands 2 (dos cosas) to be very similar

de primera mano (objeto) brand-new 2 (noticia) first-hand

dejar de la mano to abandon

echar mano de algo to resort to something, draw on something

echar una mano to give a hand, lend a hand

en buenas manos in good hands

estar en las manos de alguien to be in somebody's hands

hecho,-a a mano handmade

írsele la mano a alguien (no contenerse) to lose control 2 (exagerar) to go over the top

■ se le fue la mano al echarle sal al pescado he put too much salt on the fish

¡las manos quietas! familiar hands off!

lavarse las manos figurado to wash one's hands

llegar a las manos to come to blows

llevarse las manos a la cabeza to be horrified

mano sobre mano idle, twiddling one's thumbs

¡manos arriba! hands up!

meter la mano en algo to get involved in something, intervene in something

meter mano familiar (toquetear) to grope, touch up 2 (intervenir) to do something, take action

pedir la mano de alguien to ask for somebody's hand

ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand on somebody

poner la mano en el fuego por alguien to risk one's neck for somebody

poner manos a la obra to get down to work, get cracking

quedar algo muy a mano to be very near

ser la mano derecha de alguien to be somebody's right hand

ser mano de santo to work wonders

tener algo a mano to have something handy

tener buena mano para algo to have a knack for something, be a dab hand at something

tener buenas manos to be good with one's hands

tener la mano (muy) larga (para pegar) to be quick to lift a hand 2 (para robar) to be light-fingered, have sticky fingers

tener las manos limpias to be clean

tener mano de hierro to rule with an iron fist

tener mano izquierda to have a lot of tact

traerse algo entre manos to be planning something, be up to something

mano a mano (concurso) contest 2 (conversación) tête-a-tête

mano de cerdo pig's trotter

mano de obra labour

mano dura a firm hand

■ hay que tratarlos con mano dura you have to be firm with them

■ pidió mano dura con los gamberros he called for a firm hand to be taken with hooligans

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noun f.

1) hand

2) coat

•

- de primera mano
- mano de obra
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I
1. SUSTANTIVO FEMENINO
Para las expresiones manos arriba, al alcance de la mano, frotarse las manos, ver la otra entrada.
1) (Anat) hand

lo hice con mis propias manos — I made it with my own hands, I made it myself

el asesino salió con las manos en alto — the murderer came out with his hands up {o} with his hands in the air

• votar a mano [alzada] — to vote by a show of hands

• [dar] la mano a algn — [para saludar] to shake hands with sb; [para andar, apoyarse] to take sb by the hand

• [darse] la mano {o} las manos — to shake hands

• recibir algo [de] manos de algn — to receive sth from sb

• los dos iban [de la] mano — the two were walking hand-in-hand, the two were walking along holding hands

llevar a algn de la mano — to lead sb by the hand

• ¡manos a la [obra]! — [como orden] to work!; [para darse ánimo] let's get on with it!, (let's) get down to work!

• ¡las manos [quietas]! — hands off!, keep your hands to yourself!

• ¡[venga] esa mano! — shake!, put it there!
a mano (=sin máquina) by hand; (=cerca) handy, at hand; (=asequible) handy, to hand
cosió los pantalones a mano — she sewed the trousers by hand, she hand-sewed the trousers

escribir a mano — to write in longhand, write out (by hand)

escrito a mano — handwritten

bordado a mano — hand-embroidered

hecho a mano — handmade

¿tienes un bolígrafo a mano? — have you got a pen handy {o} to hand?

la tienda me queda {o} me pilla * muy a mano — the shop is very handy for me, the shop is very close {o} nearby
en mano
a entregar en mano — to deliver by hand

se presentó en el ayuntamiento pistola en mano — he turned up at the town hall with a gun in his hand

carta en mano — letter delivered by hand

piso disponible, llave en mano — [para alquilar] flat available for immediate occupancy; [para comprar] flat available for immediate possession
estrechar 1., 3), levantar 1., 1), b), robo 1)
2)

- abrir la mano

- a mano airada

- bajo mano

- cargar la mano

en ese colegio le cargan la mano — they ask too much of her {o} put too much pressure on her at that school

no cargues la mano con las especias — don't put too much spice in

- coger a algn con las manos en la masa

- dar de mano

- le das la mano y se toma el codo

- dar una mano a algn

- de manos a boca

- estar con una mano adelante y otra atrás

- estar mano sobre mano

- echar mano a

- echar mano de

- echar una mano a algn

- ganar a algn por la mano

- llegar a las manos

- a manos llenas

mano a mano —

se bebieron la botella mano a mano — they drank the bottle between (the two of) them

- meter mano a algn

meter mano a algo —

hay que meterle mano a la corrupción — we have to deal with {o} tackle corruption

tengo que meterle mano a las matemáticas — I need to get stuck into my maths *

- pasar la mano a algn

ponerle a algn la mano encima —

¡como me pongas la mano encima...! — if you lay one finger on me...!

poner la mano en el fuego —

yo no pondría la mano en el fuego por Juan — I wouldn't risk my neck for Juan, I wouldn't put myself on the line for Juan

yo pondría la mano en el fuego por su inocencia — I'd stake my life on his being innocent

- ¡qué mano!

- sentar la mano a algn

- tener las manos largas

- tener las manos libres

traerse algo entre manos —

¿qué os traéis entre manos? — what are you up to?

se trae entre manos varios asuntos a la vez — he's dealing with several matters at once

- untar la mano a algn

- con las manos vacías

se fue de las negociaciones con las manos vacías — he left the negotiations empty-handed

- vivir de la mano a la boca

mano derecha — right-hand man

Pedro es mi mano derecha — Pedro is my right-hand man

mano de santo — sure remedy

fue mano de santo — it came just right, it was just what the doctor ordered

mano dura — harsh treatment; (Pol) firm hand

manos de mantequilla — butterfingers

3) (=posesión) hand

• [cambiar] de manos — to change hands

la casa ha cambiado varias veces de mano — the house has changed hands several times, the house has had several owners

• de [primera] mano — (at) first-hand

conocemos la noticia de primera mano — we got the news first-hand

se ha comprado un coche de primera mano — he has bought a (brand) new car

• de [segunda] mano — second-hand

ropa de segunda mano — second-hand {o} used clothes

4) (=control)

está en tus manos — it's up to you

ha hecho cuanto ha estado en su mano — he has done all {o} everything in his power

• [de buena] mano — on good authority

• [en buenas] manos — in good hands
a manos de at the hands of
murió a manos de los mafiosos — he died at the hands of the mafia

la carta nunca llegó a manos del jefe — the letter never reached the boss, the letter never came into the hands of the boss
en manos de in the hands of
hemos puesto el asunto en manos del abogado — we have placed the matter in the hands of our lawyer

me pongo en tus manos — I place myself entirely in your hands

el armamento cayó en manos de los traficantes — the weapons fell into the hands of arms dealers

írsele a algn la mano con algo —

se te ha ido la mano con la sal — you overdid it with the salt

írsele algo de las manos a algn —

el asunto se le fue de las manos — he lost all control of the affair

- dejado de la mano de Dios

- tomarse la justicia por su mano

5) (=habilidad)

¡qué manos tiene! — he's so clever with his hands!

• tener [buena] mano, tiene buena mano para aparcar — she's good at parking

tener buena mano para la cocina — to be a good cook

tiene buena mano con los niños — she's good with children

tener (buena) mano para las plantas — to have green fingers

• tener [mala] mano — to be clumsy, be awkward

mano izquierda, tiene mano izquierda con los animales — he's got a way with animals

6) (=lado) side

a mano derecha — on the right-hand side

a mano izquierda — on the left-hand side

7) (=trabajadores)
pl manos hands, workers
contratar manos — to sign up {o} take on workers

mano de obra — labour, labor (EEUU), manpower

mano de obra directa — direct labour

mano de obra especializada — skilled labour

8) (Dep) handling, handball

¡mano! — handball!

9) (Zool) [de mono] hand; [de perro, gato, oso, león] front paw; [de caballo] forefoot, front hoof; [de ave] foot; (=trompa) trunk

manos de cerdo — (Culin) pig's trotters

10) (=instrumento) [de reloj] hand

mano de almirez, mano de mortero — pestle

11) (=capa) [de pintura] coat; [de jabón] wash, soaping

dar una mano de jabón a la ropa — to give the clothes a wash {o} soaping

12) (Juegos, Naipes) (=partida) round, game; (=conjunto de cartas) hand

echar una mano de mus — to have a game {o} round of mus

ser {o} tener la mano — to lead

soy mano — it's my lead

13) (=lote) lot, series; And, CAm, Cono Sur, Méx group of things of the same kind ; LAm [de plátanos] bunch, hand

le dio una mano de bofetadas — he punched him several times

una mano de papel — a quire of paper ( 24 or 25 sheets)

14) (Mús) scale

15) LAm (=desgracia) misfortune, mishap; (=suceso imprevisto) unexpected event

16) LAm (=suerte)

¡qué mano! — what a stroke of luck!

17) LAm (Aut) direction

mano única — one-way street

2.

SUSTANTIVO MASCULINO

mano a mano, hubo un mano a mano entre los dos políticos en el parlamento — the two politicians slogged it out between them in parliament

la corrida será un mano a mano entre los dos toreros — the bullfight will be a two-way contest with the two bullfighters
II
SM Méx [en conversación] mate *, pal *

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I
femenino

Sentido I

1)

a) (Anat) hand

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

le dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her

con las dos manos — with both hands

entrégaselo en sus propias manos — give it to him in person

en su mano — (Corresp) by hand

levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up

lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands

salió con las manos en alto — he came out with his hands in the air o up

manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!

con la mano en el corazón — hand on heart

las manos quietas! — keep your hands to yourself!

su carta pasó de mano en mano — her letter was passed around

recibió el premio de manos del Rey — she received the prize from the King himself

darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand

dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand

me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me

hacerse las manos — to have a manicure

me leyó las manos — she read my palm

tocaron la pieza a cuatro manos — they played the piece as a duet

b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot

2) (control, posesión) gen

manos — hands (pl)

ha cambiado de manos varias veces — it has changed hands several times

cayó en manos del enemigo — it fell into the hands of the enemy

ahora está en manos de los socialistas — it is now held by the socialists

el negocio está en buenas manos — the business is in good hands

haré todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power

mi mensaje nunca llegó a sus manos — my message never reached him

su muerte a manos de la policía secreta — his death at the hands of the secret police

la situación se nos va de las manos — the situation is getting out of hand

la oportunidad se nos fue de las manos — we let the opportunity slip through our fingers

3) ( en fútbol) handball

4) ( del mortero) pestle

5)

a) ( de papel) quire

b) ( de plátanos) hand

6) (de pintura, barniz) coat

7) (Jueg)

a) (vuelta, juego) hand

¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?

b) ( conjunto de cartas) hand

c) ( jugador)

soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead

tener la mano — (Andes) to lead

ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)

8) (en locs)

a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)

hecho a mano — handmade

escrito a mano — handwritten

un tapiz tejido a mano — a handwoven tapestry

las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy

siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand

a mano — (AmL) ( en paz) all square, quits

a la mano — (AmL) close at hand

de mano — hand (before n)

en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand

llave en mano — immediate possession

agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed

agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)

a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand

a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly

pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage

bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)

caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)

cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo

no cargues la mano con la sal — don't overdo the salt

cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody

con las manos vacías — empty-handed

con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name

dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something

darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together

dejado de la mano de Dios — godforsaken

se sentía totalmente dejado de la mano de Dios — he felt utterly forlorn

de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth

- mano a mano

- mano de cerdo

- mano de obra

- mano derecha

- mano dura or de hierro

Sentido II

9)

a) ( lado) side

queda de esta mano — it's on this side of the street

la segunda calle a mano derecha — the second street on the right

b) (Auto) side of the road

Sentido III

10) manos masculino plural ( obreros) hands (pl)
II
- na masculino, femenino (AmL exc CS fam) ( apelativo) buddy (AmE colloq), mate (BrE colloq)

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I
femenino

Sentido I

1)

a) (Anat) hand

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

le dijo or hizo adiós con la mano — he waved goodbye to her

con las dos manos — with both hands

entrégaselo en sus propias manos — give it to him in person

en su mano — (Corresp) by hand

levantar la mano — to raise one's hands, put one's hand up

lo hice yo, con mis propias manos — I did it myself, with my own two hands

salió con las manos en alto — he came out with his hands in the air o up

manos arriba! or arriba las manos! — hands up!

con la mano en el corazón — hand on heart

las manos quietas! — keep your hands to yourself!

su carta pasó de mano en mano — her letter was passed around

recibió el premio de manos del Rey — she received the prize from the King himself

darle la mano a alguien — ( para saludar) to shake hands with somebody, to shake somebody's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give somebody one's hand

dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita — hold my hand

me tendió or me ofreció la mano — he held out his hand to me

hacerse las manos — to have a manicure

me leyó las manos — she read my palm

tocaron la pieza a cuatro manos — they played the piece as a duet

b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw; ( de mono) hand; (Equ) forefoot, front foot

2) (control, posesión) gen

manos — hands (pl)

ha cambiado de manos varias veces — it has changed hands several times

cayó en manos del enemigo — it fell into the hands of the enemy

ahora está en manos de los socialistas — it is now held by the socialists

el negocio está en buenas manos — the business is in good hands

haré todo lo que esté en mis manos or (RPl) de mi mano — I will do everything in my power

mi mensaje nunca llegó a sus manos — my message never reached him

su muerte a manos de la policía secreta — his death at the hands of the secret police

la situación se nos va de las manos — the situation is getting out of hand

la oportunidad se nos fue de las manos — we let the opportunity slip through our fingers

3) ( en fútbol) handball

4) ( del mortero) pestle

5)

a) ( de papel) quire

b) ( de plátanos) hand

6) (de pintura, barniz) coat

7) (Jueg)

a) (vuelta, juego) hand

¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? — how about a game of dominoes?

b) ( conjunto de cartas) hand

c) ( jugador)

soy/eres mano — it's my/your lead

tener la mano — (Andes) to lead

ganarle por la mano or (RPl) de mano a alguien (fam): César me ganó por la mano — César just beat me to it (colloq)

8) (en locs)

a mano — ( no a máquina) by hand; ( cerca) at hand (AmE), to hand (BrE)

hecho a mano — handmade

escrito a mano — handwritten

un tapiz tejido a mano — a handwoven tapestry

las tiendas me quedan muy a mano — the shops are very close by o near o handy

siempre tengo un diccionario a mano — I always keep a dictionary by me o at hand o to hand

a mano — (AmL) ( en paz) all square, quits

a la mano — (AmL) close at hand

de mano — hand (before n)

en mano — <lápiz/copa> in hand

llave en mano — immediate possession

agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien con las manos en la masa — to catch somebody red-handed

agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo — (CS fam) to get the hang of something (colloq)

a mano alzada — < votación> by a show of hands; < dibujo> freehand; < dibujar> freehand

a manos llenas — < dar> generously; < gastar> lavishly

pedir/conceder la mano de alguien — to ask for/give somebody's hand in marriage

bajo mano — on the quiet, on the sly (colloq)

caérsele la mano a alguien — (Méx fam & pey) to be a fairy (colloq & pej)

cargar la mano — (fam) to overdo

no cargues la mano con la sal — don't overdo the salt

cargarle la mano a alguien — ( en el precio) to overcharge somebody; ( pegar) to hit somebody

con las manos vacías — empty-handed

con una mano atrás y otra delante — without a penny to one's name

dar la mano derecha por algo — to give one's right arm for something

darse la mano — ( para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together

dejado de la mano de Dios — godforsaken

se sentía totalmente dejado de la mano de Dios — he felt utterly forlorn

de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand; iban (tomados) de la mano they walked hand in hand; de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly; de primera mano (at) first hand; de segunda mano < ropa> secondhand; < coche> used, secondhand; < información> secondhand; echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand; echarle mano a alguien (fam) to lay o get one's hands on somebody (colloq); echar mano a algo (fam) to grab something; echar mano de algo to resort to something; echamos mano de nuestros ahorros we dipped into our savings; echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza ( literal) to put one's hands on one's head; ( horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror; embarrarle la mano a alguien (Méx fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); ensuciarse las manos ( literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands; estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas ( literal) to have one's hands tied; ( no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied; estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq); frotarse las manos ( literal) to rub one's hands together; ( regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee; írsele la mano a alguien: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in; le cobré $1.000 - se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 - that was a bit steep, wasn't it? (colloq); se te fue la mano al contestarle así you went too far answering her back like that; lavarse las manos to wash one's hands; les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile; levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to somebody; llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows; meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till; meterle mano a alguien (fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel somebody up (colloq); ( por un delito) to collar somebody (colloq); meterle mano a algo (fam) to get to work on something; poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por alguien to stick one's neck out for somebody; ponerle la mano encima a alguien to lay a hand o finger on somebody; ponerse manos a la obra to get down to work; por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands; quitarle algo de las manos a alguien: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands; tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes (colloq); saber alguien dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about; ser mano ancha (Arg) to be generous; ser mano de santo to work wonders; ser mano larga ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tenderle una mano a alguien to offer somebody a (helping) hand; tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on something; tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas (fam) ( para pegar) to be free with one's hands; ( para robar) to be light-fingered; tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed; tener mano de seda to have a light touch; tener mano para algo to be good at something; traerse algo entre manos to be up to something (colloq); untarle la mano a alguien (fam) to grease somebody's palm (colloq); muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato — too many cooks spoil the broth

- mano a mano

- mano de cerdo

- mano de obra

- mano derecha

- mano dura or de hierro

Sentido II

9)

a) ( lado) side

queda de esta mano — it's on this side of the street

la segunda calle a mano derecha — the second street on the right

b) (Auto) side of the road

Sentido III

10) manos masculino plural ( obreros) hands (pl)
II
- na masculino, femenino (AmL exc CS fam) ( apelativo) buddy (AmE colloq), mate (BrE colloq)

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mano¹

¹ = hand.

Ex: Even with such a limitation and many later supplementations by various hands, by way of addition, correction and amplification, it falls far short of completeness.

* accionado a mano = hand-powered.

* agresión a mano armada = armed assault.

* ahorrar mano de obra = save + manpower.

* al alcance de la mano = within arm's reach, within easy reach.

* a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.

* alargar la mano = reach out.

* alargar la mano para coger = reach for.

* a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.

* a mano alzada = by a show of hands.

* a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.

* a manos de = at the hands of.

* aparato de informática del tamaño de la palma de la mano = palm computing device.

* apretón de manos = handshake.

* arreglarse las manos = manicure.

* asalto a mano armada = armed robbery, armed assault, heist.

* asignado a mano = manually assigned.

* atar de pies y manos = hogtie.

* atraco a mano armada = armed robbery, heist, daylight robbery.

* batidora de mano = food mincer.

* bolsa de mano = flight bag, carryall bag, travelbag, soft bag.

* bomba de mano = hand pump.

* borrador escrito a mano = manuscript draft.

* caer en manos de = fall into + the hands of.

* caer en manos enemigas = fall into + enemy hands.

* cambiar de manos = change + hands.

* cambio de manos = change of hands.

* carretilla de mano = pushcart.

* coche de segunda mano = used car, second-hand car.

* codificar a mano = hand-code.

* coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the act.

* coger de la mano = hold + Posesivo + hand.

* coger la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.

* cogerse de la mano = hold + hands.

* cogerse la mano = join + hands.

* cogido a mano = hand-picked.

* confeccionar a mano = handcraft.

* con las dos manos = two handed [two-handed].

* con las manos muy largas = light-fingered.

* con las manos vacías = empty-handed.

* conocer Algo como la palma de + Posesivo + mano = know + Algo + like the back of + Posesivo + hand.

* conocer de primera mano = know + first-hand.

* con una mano delante y otra detrás = penniless, broke, skint.

* corregir a mano = hand-correct.

* costes de mano de obra = labour costs.

* crema de manos = hand cream.

* crema limpiadora de manos = handcleaner.

* croché a mano = hand crochet.

* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.

* cultivado a mano = hand-reared.

* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.

* dar en mano = hand (over).

* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.

* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.

* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.

* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.

* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.

* decir adiós con la mano = wave + goodbye.

* dedicación de mano de obra = expenditure of manpower.

* dejado de la mano de Dios = God-forsaken.

* dejar las manos de uno libres de = free + Posesivo + hands from.

* de mano = hand-held [handheld].

* de primera mano = at first hand, first-hand [firsthand], first-person.

* de segunda mano = second-hand [secondhand].

* despedir mano de obra = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.

* de tercera mano = third-hand.

* de tirar la piedra y esconder la mano = hit-and-run.

* echarle una mano a = bat for, go to + bat for.

* echar mano a/de = leverage.

* echar mano a los ahorros = dip into + savings.

* echar mano de = fall back on, call into + play.

* echar una mano = lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

* echar una mano a Alguien = give + Nombre + a hand.

* el mundo en la palma de la mano = the world in the palm of + Posesivo + hand.

* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.

* en mano = in hand.

* en manos de = in the hands of.

* en manos de extranjeros = foreign-owned.

* en manos del enemigo = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.

* en manos enemigas = at the hands of enemies, at the hands of the enemy.

* en + Posesivo + manos = at + Posesivo + hands.

* entre manos = at hand, in hand.

* equipaje de mano = carry-on luggage, cabin baggage, cabin luggage.

* escalera de mano = stepladder.

* escaparse de las manos de = slip beyond + the grasp of.

* escasez de mano de obra = labour shortage.

* escribir a mano = handletter.

* escrito a mano = handwritten [hand-written], in black and white, in handwriting, longhand [long-hand].

* escritura a mano = handwriting.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.

* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.

* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.

* experiencia de primera mano = first-hand experience.

* extender la mano = put out + Posesivo + hand, reach out, put forth + Posesivo + hand.

* extender la mano para coger algo = hand + reach for.

* fabricado a mano = hand-made.

* falta de mano de obra = labour shortage.

* freno de mano = hand brake [handbrake].

* futuro + estar + en + Posesivo + manos = future + be + in + Posesivo + hands.

* ganarle la mano a Alguien = steal + a march on.

* ganchillo a mano = hand crochet.

* golpeo a mano = hand-beating.

* granada de mano = hand grenade.

* hacer a mano = handcraft.

* hacer todo lo que está en nuestras manos = pull out + all the stops.

* hecho a mano = hand-made, hand-drawn, handcrafted.

* hilado a mano = handspinning.

* impulsado a mano = hand-powered.

* ir de la mano = go + hand in hand (with), be hand in hand.

* írsele a Uno Algo de las manos = get out of + hand, get out of + hand.

* írsele la mano a Uno = overplay + Posesivo + hand.

* juego de manos = sleight-of-hand.

* juegos de manos = fingergame.

* labores de croché a mano = hand-crochet work.

* labores de ganchillo a mano = hand-crochet work.

* la mano que mece la cuna es la mano que domina el mundo = the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

* levantar la mano = raise + Posesivo + hand.

* mano amiga = helping hand.

* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick, the carrot vs. the stick.

* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.

* mano de hierro = iron fist, iron hand.

* mano de obra = labour [labor, -USA], manpower, manpower force, work-force [workforce], work-force, labour force, manual labour.

* mano de obra del campo = farm labour force.

* mano de obra extranjera = foreign labour.

* mano de obra infantil = child labour.

* mano de obra inmigrante = foreign labour.

* mano derecha = right hand.

* mano dura = iron fist, iron hand.

* mano fría de, la = cold hand of, the.

* mano invisible, la = invisible hand, the.

* mano negra = schemer.

* manos libres = free hand, hands-free.

* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.

* más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando = a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick.

* mercadillo de prendas de segunda mano = rummage sale.

* meter las manos en todo = have + a finger in every pie.

* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.

* meter mano = grope.

* meterse mano = pet.

* moder la mano del que + dar de comer = bite + the hand that feeds + Pronombre.

* no caer en buenas manos = fall into + the wrong hands.

* ofrecer la mano = put forth + Posesivo + hand.

* ordenador de mano = Palm Pilot.

* palma de la mano = palm of hand, palm.

* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.

* papel hecho a mano = hand-made paper.

* pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed.

* pintado a mano = hand-painted.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* que necesita bastante mano de obra = labour-intensive [labour intensive].

* quitar de las manos = snap up.

* realizado a mano = hand-made.

* recogido a mano = hand-picked.

* relato de primera mano = eyewitness report, eyewitness account, first-hand account.

* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.

* retorcerse las manos = wring + Posesivo + hands.

* robo a mano armada = armed robbery, highway robbery.

* ropa de segunda mano = second-hand clothes.

* separar las manos = spread out + hands.

* ser torpe con las manos = be all thumbs.

* sierra de mano = handsaw.

* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.

* situación + irse de las manos = things + get out of hand.

* tallado a mano = hand-carved.

* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.

* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb.

* tener entre manos = be up to.

* todos manos a la obra = all hands on deck, all hands to the pump(s).

* tomar la mano = take + Posesivo + hand.

* trabajo entre manos, el = work at hand, the.

* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* untar la mano = grease + Posesivo + palm, oil + Posesivo + palm.

* vendedor de coches de segunda mano = used-car dealer, second-hand car dealer.

mano²

² = coat.

Ex: We will not accomplish that by being timid or by giving our profession a fresh coat of paint.

* mano de pintura = paint job, lick of paint, coat of paint.

mano³

³ = quire.

Nota: Unidad de venta del papel compuesta de 25 pliegos o la vigésima parte de una resma.

Ex: The finished paper was sorted for imperfections and told out into quires and reams for sale.

* mano de papel = quire.

* * *

mano¹

feminine

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

Sentido I

A

1 Anatomía

2 Zoología: de un oso, perro

B indicando posesión, control

C en fútbol

D del mortero

E

1 de papel

2 de plátanos

F de pintura, cera, barniz

G

1 vuelta, juego

2 conjunto de cartas

3 jugador

H

Compuestos:

mano de cerdo

mano de hierro

mano de obra

mano de obra asalariada

mano derecha

mano dura

mano izquierda

mano negra

mano santa

manos muertas

Sentido II

1 lado

2 Automovilismo

Sentido III obreros

Sentido I

A

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) hand

tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty

no tengo más que dos manos I only have one pair of hands

le dijo or hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to her

con las dos manos with both hands

entrégaselo en sus propias manos give it to him in person

[ S ] en su mano ( Corresp) by hand

levanten la mano los que estén de acuerdo all those in favor raise their hands o please show ( frml)

los que hayan terminado que levanten la mano put your hand up if you've finished

lo hice yo, con mis propias manos I did it myself, with my own two hands

salió con las manos en alto he came out with his hands in the air o up

¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!

habla con las manos she talks with her hands

con la mano en el corazón hand on heart

se nota la mano de una mujer you can see the feminine touch

¡las manos quietas! keep your hands to yourself!

su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed around

recibió el premio de manos del Rey she received the prize from the King himself

darle la mano a algn (para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand; (para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's hand

dame la manito or (Esp, Méx) manita hold my hand

le estreché la mano I shook hands with him, I shook his hand

me tendió or me ofreció la mano he held out his hand to me

hacerse las manos to have a manicure

me leyó las manos she read my palm

tocaron la pieza a cuatro manos they played the piece as a duet

2 ( Zool) (de un oso, perro) paw; (de un mono) hand; ( Equ) forefoot, front foot

el perro se puso de manos the dog stood on its hind legs

B (posesión) gen

manos hands (pl)

ha cambiado de manos varias veces it has changed hands several times

cayó en manos del enemigo it fell into enemy hands o into the hands of the enemy

nueve de estas ciudades están en manos de los socialistas nine of these cities are held by the socialists

el asunto está en manos de mis abogados the matter is in the hands of my lawyers

el negocio está en buenas manos the business is in good hands

haré todo lo que esté en mis manos or ( RPl) de mi mano I will do everything in my power

mi mensaje nunca llegó a sus manos my message never reached him

la muerte de José Ruiz a manos de la policía secreta the death of José Ruiz at the hands of the secret police

la situación se nos va de las manos the situation is getting out of hand

¡qué oportunidad se nos ha ido de las manos! what an opportunity we let slip through our fingers!

C (en fútbol) handball

D (del mortero) pestle

E

1 (de papel) quire

2 (de plátanos) hand

F (de pintura, cera, barniz) coat

G ( Jueg)

1 (vuelta, juego) hand

no gané ni una mano I didn't win a single hand

¿nos echamos unas manos de dominó? how about a game of dominoes?

2 (conjunto de cartas) hand

me ha tocado una mano muy mala I've got a very bad hand o very bad cards

3

(jugador): soy/eres mano it's my/your lead

tener la mano ( Col); to lead

ganarle por la manoor (CS) de or la mano a algn ( fam): César me ganó por la mano César just beat me to it ( colloq)

H ( en locs):

a mano (no a máquina) by hand; (cerca) to hand

hecho a mano handmade

pintado a mano hand-painted

escrito a mano handwritten

un tapiz tejido a mano a handwoven tapestry

zapatos cosidos a mano hand-stitched shoes

tuve que batir las claras a mano I had to beat the egg whites by hand

las tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near o handy

siempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary handy o by me o ( BrE) to hand

a mano ( AmL) (en paz) all square, quits

a la mano ( AmL); close at hand

de mano hand ( before n)

en mano ‹lápiz/copa› in hand

cayó fusil en mano he fell gun in hand

[ S ] llave en mano immediate possession

doblar

agarrar or ( esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handed

agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo (CS fam); to get the hang of sth ( colloq)

a mano alzada ‹votación› by a show of hands;

‹dibujo› freehand; ‹dibujar› freehand

a manos llenas ‹dar› generously;

‹gastar› lavishly

aspirar a/pedir/conceder la mano de algn to aspire to/ask for/give sb's hand in marriage

le concedió la mano de su hija en matrimonio he gave him his daughter's hand in marriage

bajo mano on the quiet, on the sly ( colloq)

caérsele la mano a algn ( Méx fam pey); to be a fairy ( colloq pej)

cargar la mano ( fam): si cargas la mano se corre la tinta if you press too hard the ink runs

no cargues la mano con la sal don't overdo the salt, go easy on the salt

me cargó la mano en el precio she overcharged me

le están cargando la mano en el trabajo they are asking too much of her o putting too much pressure on her at work

desde que me cargó la mano no le he vuelto a hablar I haven't spoken to him since he hit me

con las manos vacías (sin regalos) empty-handed; (sin éxito) empty-handed

con una mano atrás y otra delante without a penny to one's name

correrle mano a algn ( Chi vulg); to touch o feel sb up ( colloq)

dar la mano derecha por algo to give one's right arm for sth

darse la mano (para saludar) to shake hands; (para cruzar, jugar etc) to hold hands; (reunirse, fundirse) to come together

el cristianismo y el paganismo se dan la mano en estos ritos Christianity and paganism come together in these rites

dejado de la mano de Dios godforsaken

la miseria de aquellas tierras dejadas de la mano de Dios the poverty of that godforsaken o desolate region

se sentía totalmente dejado de la mano de Dios he felt utterly forlorn

de la mano: me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand, she took my hand

iban (cogidos) de la mano they walked hand in hand

de la mano de Mao under Mao's leadership

de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly

de primera mano (at) first hand

de segunda mano ‹ropa› secondhand;

‹coche› used, secondhand; ‹información› secondhand

echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand

echarle mano a algn ( fam); to lay o get one's hands on sb ( colloq)

echar mano a algo ( fam); to grab sth

echar mano de algo: tuvimos que echar mano de nuestros ahorros we had to dip into our savings

la gente de quien podía echar mano the people I could turn to for help

echarse/darse una mano de gato (CS fam); to retouch one's makeup o ( colloq) face

echarse or llevarse las manos a la cabeza (literal) to put one's hands on one's head; (horrorizarse) to throw up one's hands in horror

embarrar la mano a algn ( Méx fam) (sobornar con dinero) to grease sb's palm ( colloq)

ensuciarse las manos (literal) to get one's hands dirty; (en un robo, crimen) to dirty one's hands

estar atado de manos or tener las manos atadas (literal) to have one's hands tied

(no poder actuar): la decisión es de ellos, yo tengo las manos atadas it's up to them, my hands are tied

estar/quedar a mano ( fam AmL); to be even o quits ( colloq)

frotarse las manos (literal) to rub one's hands together; (regodearse) to rub one's hands with glee

írsele or ( Chi) pasársele la mano a algn: se te fue la mano con la sal you overdid the salt o put too much salt in

le cobré $1.000 — se te fue un poco la mano ¿no? I charged him $1,000 — that was a bit steep, wasn't it? ( colloq)

se te fue la mano, no deberías haberle contestado así you went too far o ( colloq) a bit over the top, you shouldn't have answered her back like that

jugar a lo que hace la mano, hace la tras ( Méx); to play follow-the-leader

lavarse las manos (literal) to wash one's hands

yo me lavo las manos de todo este asunto I wash my hands of the whole affair

les das la/una mano y se toman el brazo give them an inch and they'll take a mile

levantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sb

llegar or irse or pasar a las manos to come to blows

mano a mano: nos comimos cuatro raciones de setas, mano a mano we polished off four dishes of mushrooms, just the two of us o between the two of us

(ver tb mano a mano m)

meter la mano en la caja or lata to dip one's fingers in the till, put one's hand in the till ( BrE)

meterle mano a algn ( fam) (magrear, tocar) to touch o feel sb up ( colloq); (por un delito) to collar sb ( colloq)

meterle mano a algo ( fam); to get to work on sth

poner la(s) mano(s) en el fuego por algn to stick one's neck out for sb, put one's head on the block for sb

ponerle la mano encima a algn to lay a hand o finger on sb

poner manos a la obra to get down to work

¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!

por mi/tu/su mano: tomó la justicia or las cosas por su mano he took the law o he took things into his own hands

quitarle algo de las manos a algn: me lo quitó de las manos she took it right out of my hands

tuvieron mucho éxito, nos las quitaron de las manos they were a great success, they sold like hotcakes ( colloq)

saber algn dónde tiene la mano derecha to know what one is about

ser mano ancha ( Arg); to be generous

ser mano de santo to work wonders

ser mano larga (para pegar) to be free with one's hands; (para robar) to be light-fingered

tenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) hand

tener algo entre manos to be dealing with o working on sth

tener (la) mano larga or las manos largas ( fam) (para pegar) to be free with one's hands; (para robar) to be light-fingered

tener la mano pesada to be heavy-handed

tener mano de seda to have a light touch

tener mano para algo to be good at sth

tiene mano para la cocina/el dibujo he's very good at cooking/drawing

traerse algo entre manos: los niños están muy callados, algo se traen entre manos the children are very quiet, they must be up to something ( colloq)

untarle la mano a algn ( fam); to grease somebody's palm ( colloq)

muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato too many cooks spoil the broth

Compuestos:

● mano a mano

masculine ( Taur) bullfight with two bullfighters instead of three

en un mano a mano se terminaron una botella de ginebra ( fam); between the two of them they got through a bottle of gin

jugamos un mano a mano y gané yo it was him against me and I won

el debate se convirtió en un mano a mano entre los dos líderes the debate turned into a contest between the two leaders

ver tb mano a mano

● mano de cerdo

pig's foot ( AmE), pig's trotter ( BrE)

● mano de hierro

mano dura

● mano de obra

labor*

● mano de obra asalariada

wage labor, wage labour ( BrE)

● mano derecha

right-hand man/woman

● mano dura

firm hand

hay que tener mano dura con ellos you have to be firm with them

● mano izquierda

tiene mucha mano izquierda con sus hijos he knows how to handle his children

● mano negra

( Méx fam): no vale mano negra you're not allowed to help him ( o tell him the answer etc)

en esa quiebra hubo mano negra there was something fishy about the way that company went bankrupt ( colloq)

● mano santa

( Méx fam) child (or other neutral person) who draws the numbers in a lottery

● manos muertas

fpl:

tierras en manos muertas lands held in mortmain

Sentido II

1 (lado) side

¿queda de esta mano o tengo que cruzar? is it on this side of the street or do I have to cross?

tome la segunda calle a mano derecha take the second street on the right

la casa queda a mano derecha the house is on the right o on the right-hand side

2 ( Auto):

yo iba por mi mano I was on my side of the road, I was on the right side of the road

Sentido III manos mpl (obreros) hands (pl)

mano² -na

masculine, feminine

( AmL exc CS fam) (apelativo) buddy ( AmE colloq), mate ( BrE colloq)

* * *

Del verbo manar: ( conjugate manar)

mano es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

manó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
manar
mano
manar ( conjugate manar) verbo intransitivo
to pour
mano 1 sustantivo femenino
1
a) (Anat) hand;

◊ tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty;

levantar la mano to raise one's hands, put one's hand up;
¡manos arriba! or ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;
con la mano en el corazón hand on heart;
le hizo adiós con la mano he waved goodbye to her;
su carta pasó de mano en mano her letter was passed around;
darle la mano a algn ( para saludar) to shake hands with sb, to shake sb's hand;

(para ayudar, ser ayudado) to give sb one's hand;
◊ dame la mano hold my hand;

me tendió la mano he held out his hand to me;
me tomó de la mano she took me by the hand;
ir (tomados) de la mano to walk hand in hand;
mano de obra labor
b) (Zool) (de oso, perro) paw;

( de mono) hand;
(Equ) forefoot, front foot
2 (control, posesión) gen
◊ manos hands (pl);

ha cambiado de manos it has changed hands;
cayó en manos del enemigo it fell into the hands of the enemy;
haré todo lo que esté en mis manos I will do everything in my power;
la oportunidad se nos fue de las manos we let the opportunity slip through our fingers;
se tomó la justicia por su propia mano he took the law into his own hands
3 ( en fútbol) handball
4 ( del mortero) pestle
5 (de pintura, barniz) coat
6 (Jueg) (vuelta, juego) hand;
( conjunto de cartas) hand;
( jugador):
◊ soy/eres mano it's my/your lead

7 ( en locs)
◊ a mano ( no a máquina) by hand;

hecho a mano handmade;
escrito a mano handwritten;
tejido a mano handwoven;
las tiendas me quedan muy a mano the shops are very close by o near;
siempre tengo un diccionario a mano I always keep a dictionary by me;
a la mano (AmL) close at hand;
de mano hand ( before n);
en mano ‹lápiz/copa› in hand;
agarrar or (esp Esp) coger a algn con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handed;
agarrarle or tomarle la mano a algo (CS fam) to get the hang of sth (colloq);
bajo mano on the quiet, on the sly (colloq);
con las manos vacías empty-handed;
darse la mano ( para saludar) to shake hands;

(para cruzar, jugar, etc) to hold hands;
◊ de segunda mano secondhand;

echar or dar una mano to give o lend a hand;
echar mano a algo (fam) to grab sth;
estar/quedar a mano (AmL fam) to be even o quits (colloq);
lavarse las manos to wash one's hands;
levantarle la mano a algn to raise one's hand to sb;
llegar or pasar a las manos to come to blows;
pedir la mano de algn to ask for sb's hand in marriage;
ser la mano derecha de algn to be sb's right-hand man/woman;
tenderle una mano a algn to offer sb a (helping) hand;
tener mano dura to have a firm hand;
tener mano para algo to be good at sth;
traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth (colloq)
8
a) ( lado) side;

◊ queda de esta mano it's on this side of the street;

a mano derecha on the right
b) (Auto) side of the road

mano 2
◊ -na sustantivo masculino, femenino (AmL fam) ( apelativo) buddy (AmE colloq), mate (BrE colloq)

manar
I verbo intransitivo to flow [de, from]
II verbo transitivo to flow with: la cañería está manando agua, the pipe is pouring with water
mano sustantivo femenino
1 hand
(de animal) forefoot
(de perro, gato) paw
(de cerdo) trotter
2 (autoría, estilo) influence: se ve su mano en el asunto, he obviously has a hand in this business
3 (maña) skill: tiene mucha mano con los niños, he's very good with children
4 (capa) coat
dos manos de pintura, two coats of paint
5 (lado) a mano derecha/izquierda, on the right/left (hand side)
6 (poder) (usu pl) hand: dejo todo en tus manos, I leave everything in your hands
está en su mano, it's in his power
7 (del almirez) pestle
8 mano de obra, labour (force)
♦ Locuciones: a mano, (sin máquina) by hand
(asequible) at hand
a mano alzada, by a show of hands
a mano armada, armed
de mano, hand: bolso de mano, hand luggage
de primera mano, fist-hand
de segunda mano, second-hand
echar una mano a alguien, to give sb a hand
estrechar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
¡manos a la obra!, shoulders to the wheel!
¡manos arriba!, hands up!
meter mano, (a un problema) to tackle
vulgar to touch up
pillar a alguien con las manos en la masa, to catch sb red-handed

' mano' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- alzada
- alzado
- anda
- antes
- armada
- armado
- artesanía
- atraco
- azotar
- azote
- barrena
- caligrafía
- canto
- chocar
- cogerse
- cuenco
- dar
- dedo
- dejada
- dejado
- derecha
- echar
- esconder
- escrita
- escrito
- estrechar
- estrecharse
- extender
- fastidiarse
- freno
- fuego
- holgazanear
- imputar
- izquierda
- izquierdo
- justicia
- levantar
- literalmente
- manca
- mancha
- manco
- motricidad
- ortopédica
- ortopédico
- palma
- pañuelo
- peldaño
- picar
- proyectar
English:
add on
- armed robbery
- back
- bird
- bite
- blow-dry
- brake
- brush
- by
- cart
- catapult
- chronic
- circle
- clammy
- coat
- colour
- dip
- dip into
- extend
- finger
- first-hand
- fit into
- gash
- give
- godforsaken
- govern
- grip
- grope
- guitar
- hand
- hand-held
- hand-luggage
- handbrake
- handmade
- handwritten
- handy
- hankie
- hanky
- have
- heavy-handed
- hold
- hold on
- hold out
- hold up
- impression
- imprint
- inch
- join
- jumble
- junk shop

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mano¹

♦ nf

1. [de persona] hand;

dar o [m5] estrechar la mano a alguien to shake hands with sb;

darse o [m5] estrecharse la mano to shake hands;

le dije adiós con la mano I waved goodbye to him;

bolso de mano Br handbag, US purse;

equipaje de mano hand luggage;

paseaban de la mano they were walking along hand in hand;

ir de la mano [asuntos, problemas] to go hand in hand;

de mano en mano: la foto fue o [m5] pasó de mano en mano the photo was passed around;

entregar algo a alguien en mano to deliver sth to sb in person;

frotarse las manos [por frío, entumecimiento] to rub one's hands (together);
[regocijarse] to rub one's hands (with glee);
hecho a mano handmade;

lo tuve que hacer a mano I had to do it by hand;

lavarse las manos [literalmente] to wash one's hands;

¡yo me lavo las manos! [me desentiendo] I wash my hands of it!;

leerle la mano a alguien to read sb's palm;

¡manos arriba!, ¡arriba las manos! hands up!;

¡manos a la obra! let's get down to it!;

pedir la mano de una mujer to ask for a woman's hand (in marriage);

robo a mano armada armed robbery;

votación a mano alzada show of hands

Comp
mano derecha [persona] right-hand man/woman;
ser la mano derecha de alguien to be sb's right-hand man/woman;
Der manos muertas mortmain
2. [de animal] forefoot;
[de perro, gato] (front) paw; [de cerdo] (front) trotter
3. [de pintura, barniz] coat;

dar una mano de pintura a algo to give sth a coat o lick of paint

4. [de mortero] pestle

5. [de naipes] [partida] game;
[ronda] hand;
eres mano it's your lead

6. [en deportes] [falta] handball;

el árbitro pitó mano the referee blew for handball

7. [deporte] pelota [played with hand rather than with hand-held basket]

8. [serie, tanda] series

9. [lado]
a mano derecha/izquierda (de) on the right/left (of);

gire a mano derecha turn right

10. Andes, CAm, Méx [objetos] = group of four or five objects

11. Am [de plátanos] bunch

12. CAm, Chile, Méx [accidente] mishap, accident

13. RP [dirección] direction [of traffic];

calle de una/doble mano one-/two-way street

14. [influencia] influence;

tener mano con alguien to have influence with sb

15. [intervención] hand;

la mano de la CIA está detrás de todo esto you can see the hand of the CIA in this affair

Comp
mano negra hidden hand;
mano oculta hidden hand

16. [habilidad]
tener buena mano para algo to have a knack for sth;

¡que mano tienes para las plantas! you've really got Br green fingers o US a green thumb!

Comp
mano izquierda:
tener mano izquierda con algo/alguien to know how to deal with sth/sb

17. [poder, posesión]
a manos de at the hands of;

de manos de alguien: recibió la medalla de manos del ministro he received the medal from the minister himself;

cambiar de manos to change hands;

en manos de: caer en manos de alguien to fall into sb's hands;

dejar algo en manos de alguien to leave sth in sb's hands;

estar en manos de alguien to be in sb's hands;

estar en buenas manos to be in good hands;

haré lo que esté en mi mano I'll do everything within my power;

ponerse en manos de alguien to put oneself in sb's hands;

de primera mano [vehículo] brand new;
[noticias] first-hand;
de segunda mano second-hand

18.
manos [ayudantes] helpers;

nos van a hacer falta varias manos para mover el piano we're going to need several people to move the piano

19. Comp

abrir la mano to be more lenient;

alzar la mano contra alguien to raise one's hand to sb;
CSur
agarrar la mano a algo to get the hang of sth;

bajo mano secretly;

de manos a boca suddenly, unexpectedly;

cargar la mano to go over the top;
RP Fam
con una mano en la cintura: esto lo hago con una mano en la cintura I can do this with my hands tied behind my back;

con la mano en el corazón: te lo digo con la mano en el corazón I'm being perfectly honest with you;
Fam
con una mano delante y otra detrás: está en la ruina, con una mano delante y otra detrás he hasn't got a penny to his name;

estar dejado de la mano de Dios [lugar] to be godforsaken;
[persona] to be a total failure;
echar mano a algo: echó mano al bolso y se marchó she took her bag and left;

echar mano de algo [recurrir a] to make use of sth, to resort to sth;

echar mano de alguien [recurrir a] to turn to sb;

echar una mano a alguien to give sb a hand;

ensuciarse las manos to get one's hands dirty;

escaparse o [m5]irse de las manos: se me escapó o [m5] fue de las manos una oportunidad excelente an excellent chance slipped through my hands;

este proyecto se nos ha escapado o [m5] ido de las manos this project has got out of hand;

ganar por la mano o RP [m5] de mano a alguien to beat sb to it;

írsele la mano a alguien: se le fue la mano [perdió el control] she lost control;
[exageró] she went too far;
se me fue la mano con la sal I overdid the salt;

levantarle la mano a alguien to raise one's hand to sb;

llegar a las manos (por algo) to come to blows (over sth);

a manos llenas generously;

llevarse las manos a la cabeza [gesticular] to throw one's hands in the air (in horror);
[indignarse, horrorizarse] to be horrified;
con mano dura o [m5] de hierro with a firm hand;
Fam
mano a mano: se bebieron la botella mano a mano they drank the bottle between the two of them;

estar mano sobre mano to be sitting around doing nothing;
Esp
coger o Am [m5] agarrar a alguien con las manos en la masa to catch sb red-handed o in the act;
Fam
meter mano a alguien [investigar] to get onto sb;
[sobar sin consentimiento] to grope sb; [sobar con consentimiento] to pet sb; Fam
meter mano a algo to tackle sth;

meter la mano en algo [intervenir] to poke one's nose into sth, to meddle in sth;
RP Fam
meter la mano en el tarro o [m5] la lata to dip one's fingers in the till;

ponerle la mano encima a alguien: ¡como te ponga la mano encima…! if I lay o get my hands on you…!;

¡no me pongas las manos encima! don't you touch me o lay a finger on me!;

poner la mano en el fuego: creo que es así, pero no pondría la mano en el fuego I think that's the case, but I couldn't vouch for it;
Fam
ser mano de santo to work wonders;

tender una mano a alguien to give/offer sb one's hand;
Fam Hum
tener manos de árbol to be ham-fisted o ham-handed;

tengo las manos atadas my hands are tied;

tener las manos muy largas [aficionado a pegar] to be fond of a fight;
[aficionado a robar] to be light-fingered;
tener manos libres para hacer algo to have a free rein to do sth;

tengo las manos limpias my hands are clean;

tener manos de mantequilla to be butter-fingered;

traerse algo entre manos to be up to sth;

untarle la mano a alguien to grease sb's palm;

con las manos vacías empty-handed

Comp
mano de obra [trabajadores] labour, workers; [trabajo manual] labour;
la mano de obra barata atrae a los inversores investors are attracted by the cheap labour costs;

mano de obra cualificada skilled labour o workers;

mano de obra especializada skilled labour o workers;

mano de obra semicualificada semi-skilled labour o workers

♦ nmf

Comp
RP Fam
ser un mano abierta to be open-handed;

es un mano larga [toquetón] he's always poking around where he shouldn't;
[con las mujeres] he has wandering-hand trouble
♦ a mano loc adv

1. [cerca] at o to hand, handy;

¿tienes el encendedor a mano? have you got your lighter handy?;

el supermercado está o [m5] queda muy a mano the supermarket is very close by;

mi casa es muy a mano de todo my house is very handy for everything

2. Am [en paz]
estar o [m5] quedar a mano to be quits o all square

♦ mano a mano nm

un mano a mano entre los dos candidatos a head-to-head between the two candidates

♦ manos libres nm inv
[teléfono] hands free set
mano² nm
Am salvo RP Fam pal, Br mate, US buddy
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mano

I f

1 ANAT hand; de animal paw;

(dispositivo) manos libres TELEC hands-free (kit);

¡manos arriba! hands up!;

lo hicieron mano a mano they did it between them;

un mano a mano a contest;

de mano en mano from hand to hand;

a cuatro manos MÚS for four hands;

a mano derecha/izquierda on the right/ lefthand side;

a manos llenas fig generously;

con las manos vacías fig empty-handed;

ser mano de santo work wonders;

bajo mano on the quiet;

de segunda mano second-hand;

de primera mano first-hand;

ser la mano derecha de alguien fig be s.o.’s right hand;

tener mucha mano izquierda be very skillful o Br skilful;

atar las manos a alguien fig tie s.o.’s hands;

dejado de la mano de Dios fig godforsaken;

echar mano a fam grab;

echar mano de fig use, make use of;

echar una mano a alguien give s.o. a hand;

estar a manos L.Am. fam be even, be quits;

hecho a mano hand-made;

llegar o

venir a las manos come to blows;

pedir la mano de alguien ask for s.o.’s hand in marriage;

poner la mano en el fuego fig swear to it;

poner manos a la obra get down to work;

se le fue la mano con fig he overdid it with;

tender la mano a alguien fig hold out a helping hand to s.o.;

tener a mano have to hand;

tener buena/mala mano para (hacer) algo be good/bad at (doing) sth;

con mano dura o

de hierro with a firm hand o with an iron fist;

estar en buenas manos be in good hands;

lo dejo en sus manos I’ll leave it in your hands;

traerse algo entre manos be plotting sth;

alzar o

levantar la mano contra o

a alguien raise one’s hand to s.o.;

llevarse las manos a la cabeza fig throw up one’s hands (in horror);

andar cogidos de la mano walk hand in hand;

tomar a alguien de la mano take s.o. by the hand, take s.o.’s hand;

meter mano a alguien fam feel s.o. up fam, grope s.o. fam ;

dar la última mano a algo finish sth off

II m Méx fam

pal fam, buddy fam

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mano nf

1) : hand

2) : coat (of paint or varnish)

3)

a mano : by hand

4)

a mano or

a la mano : handy, at hand, nearby

5)

darse la mano : to shake hands

6)

de la mano : hand in hand

la política y la economía van de la mano: politics and economics go hand in hand

7)

de primera mano : firsthand, at firsthand

8)

de segunda mano : secondhand

ropa de segunda mano: secondhand clothing

9)

mano a mano : one-on-one

10)

mano de obra : labor, manpower

11)

mano de mortero : pestle

12)

echar una mano : to lend a hand

13)

mano negra Mex fam : shady dealings pl

mano, -na n, Mex fam : buddy, pal

¡oye, mano!: hey man!

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mano n

1. (en general) hand

dame la mano hold my hand

lávate las manos wash your hands

2. (de pintura) coat

a mano (cerca) to hand (manualmente) by hand

a mano derecha / a mano izquierda on the right / on the left

cogidos de la mano hand in hand

darse la mano to shake hands [pt. shook; pp. shaken]

de segunda mano second hand

echar una mano to lend a hand [pt. & pp. lent]

mano de obra labour

Spanish-English dictionary > mano
19 apenar

v.

1 to sadden.

2 to grieve, to aggrieve, to bring grief to, to sadden.

3 to feel sorry for.

4 to feel sorry to.

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apenar

► verbo transitivo

1 to make sad, sadden, grieve

► verbo pronominal apenarse

1 to be grieved, be upset

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verb

to sadden

- apenarse

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1. VT

1) (=afligir) to grieve, cause pain to

2) LAm (=avergonzar) to shame

2.

See:

apenarse

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1.
verbo transitivo to sadden

me apenó que se quedara solo — it saddened me that he was left on his own
2.
apenarse v pron

1) ( entristecerse)

se sintió apenado por su muerte — he was saddened by her death

se apenó mucho cuando lo supo — he was very upset o sad when he learned of it

2) (AmL exc CS) ( sentir vergüenza) to be embarrassed

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* apenarse = grieve.

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1.
verbo transitivo to sadden

me apenó que se quedara solo — it saddened me that he was left on his own
2.
apenarse v pron

1) ( entristecerse)

se sintió apenado por su muerte — he was saddened by her death

se apenó mucho cuando lo supo — he was very upset o sad when he learned of it

2) (AmL exc CS) ( sentir vergüenza) to be embarrassed

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* apenarse = grieve.

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apenar [A1 ]

vt

A (entristecer) to sadden

me apenó mucho que se fuera sin despedirse it saddened me greatly that he left without saying goodbye

me apena ver que la situación ha empeorado I am sorry to see o it saddens me to see that the situation has deteriorated

B ( AmL exc CS) (hacer sentir vergüenza) to embarrass, make … feel embarrassed

■ apenarse

v pron

A

(entristecerse): se sintió apenado por su muerte he was saddened by her death

se apenó mucho cuando lo supo he was very upset o distressed o sad when he learned of it

B ( AmL exc CS) (sentir vergüenza) to be embarrassed

no se apene y entre no más don't be shy o embarrassed, come on in

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apenar ( conjugate apenar) verbo transitivo
to sadden
apenarse verbo pronominal
1 ( entristecerse):
◊ se sintió apenado por su muerte he was saddened by her death;

se apenó mucho cuando lo supo he was very upset o sad when he learned of it
2 (AmL exc CS) ( sentir vergüenza) to be embarrassed
apenar verbo transitivo to grieve, sadden, pain
' apenar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
destrozar
- afligir
- doler
English:
distress
- pain
- grieve
- shame

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apenar

♦ vt
[entristecer] to sadden;
me apena que te vayas I'm really sorry that you're leaving

♦ See also the pronominal verb apenarse

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apenar

v/t sadden

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apenar vt

: to aggrieve, to sadden

♦ See also the reflexive verb apenarse

Spanish-English dictionary > apenar
20 bota

f.

1 boot.

morir con las botas puestas (figurative) to die with one's boots on

ponerse las botas (informal figurative) to stuff one's face (comiendo)

con este negocio nos vamos a poner las botas we're going to make a fortune with this business

botas de agua gumboots, wellingtons (British)

botas camperas cowboy boots

botas de esquí ski boots

botas de fútbol soccer o football boots (British)

botas de goma rubber boots, wellingtons (British)

botas de montaña climbing boots

botas de montar riding boots

2 small wineskin.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: botar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: botar.

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bota

► nombre femenino

1 (de vino) wineskin

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bota

► nombre femenino

1 boot

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

ponerse las botas familiar to stuff oneself

botas de agua gum boots, US rubber boots, wellingtons boots, wellingtons

botas de esquí / botas de esquiar ski boots

botas militares jackboots

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noun f.

boot

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SF

1) (=calzado) boot

- morir con las botas puestas

- ponerse las botas

botas camperas — cowboy boots

botas de agua — gumboots, wellingtons ( esp Brit), rubber boots ( esp EEUU)

botas de campaña — cowboy boots

botas de esquí — ski boots

botas de fútbol — football boots

botas de goma, botas de hule — Méx gumboots, wellingtons ( esp Brit), rubber boots ( esp EEUU)

botas de media caña — ankle boots

botas de montaña — mountain boots

botas de montar — riding boots

2)

bota de vino — wineskin bottle

3) (=tonel) large barrel

4) (=medida) 516 litres

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femenino

1) ( calzado) boot

botas de caña alta/de media caña — knee-high/calf-length boots

colgar las botas — to hang up one's boots

morir con las botas puestas — to die with one's boots on

ponerse las botas — (Esp fam)

como pagaba la compañía se pusieron las botas — the company was paying so they really made pigs of themselves

- botas de agua

- botas de esquiar or de esquí

- botas de montar

2) ( para vino) small wineskin

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= boot.

Ex. Equality of opportunity is a myth: whilst some people start the race highly trained and wearing spikes others have balls and chains attached to their ankles and wear hobnailed boots = La igualdad de oportunidades es un mito: mientras que algunas personas empiezan la carrera muy preparados y llevan zapatillas de clavos, otras arrastran grilletes y cadenas en sus tobillos y llevan botas con clavos.

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* bota de combate = combat boot.

* bota de fútbol = football boot.

* botas de fútbol = soccer cleats.

* botas de pescador = waders.

* el Gato con Botas = Puss in Boots.

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femenino

1) ( calzado) boot

botas de caña alta/de media caña — knee-high/calf-length boots

colgar las botas — to hang up one's boots

morir con las botas puestas — to die with one's boots on

ponerse las botas — (Esp fam)

como pagaba la compañía se pusieron las botas — the company was paying so they really made pigs of themselves

- botas de agua

- botas de esquiar or de esquí

- botas de montar

2) ( para vino) small wineskin

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= boot.

Ex: Equality of opportunity is a myth: whilst some people start the race highly trained and wearing spikes others have balls and chains attached to their ankles and wear hobnailed boots = La igualdad de oportunidades es un mito: mientras que algunas personas empiezan la carrera muy preparados y llevan zapatillas de clavos, otras arrastran grilletes y cadenas en sus tobillos y llevan botas con clavos.

* bota de combate = combat boot.

* bota de fútbol = football boot.

* botas de fútbol = soccer cleats.

* botas de pescador = waders.

* el Gato con Botas = Puss in Boots.

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bota

feminine

A (calzado) boot

botas de caña alta knee-high boots

botas de media caña calf-length boots

colgar las botas to hang up one's boots

morir con las botas puestas to die with one's boots on

ponerse las botas ( fam): con ese contrato se están poniendo las botas they're raking it in with that contract ( colloq)

como pagaba la compañía se pusieron las botas the company was paying so they really made pigs of themselves

Compuestos:

● botas camperas

fpl knee-high leather boots (pl)

● botas de agua

fpl gum boots (pl), rubber boots (pl) ( AmE), wellingtons (pl) ( BrE)

● botas de esquiar or de esquí

fpl ski boots (pl)

● botas de goma or de lluvia

fpl botas de agua

● botas de montar

fpl riding boots (pl)

● botas de pesca

fpl wading boots pl

● botas de trekking

fpl walking boots pl

● botas de vadeo

fpl wading boots pl

● botas pantaneras

fpl ( Col) botas de agua

● botas para caminar

fpl walking boots pl

● botas tejanas

fpl cowboy boots (pl)

B (para vino) small wineskin

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Del verbo botar: ( conjugate botar)

bota es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
bota
botar
bota sustantivo femenino
1 ( calzado) boot;
◊ botas de caña alta/de media caña knee-high/calf-length boots;

botas de agua rubber boots, wellingtons (BrE);
botas de esquí/montar ski/riding boots
2 ( para vino) small wineskin
botar ( conjugate botar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ barco› to launch
2 ‹ pelota› to bounce
3 (AmL exc RPl) ( tirar) to throw … out;
◊ no lo botes al suelo don't throw it on the ground;

bótalo a la basura chuck o throw it out (colloq);
bota el dinero to throw your money away
4 (AmL exc RPl fam)
a) ( echar — de lugar) to throw … out (colloq);

(— de trabajo) to fire (colloq), to sack (BrE colloq)
b) ( abandonar) ‹novio/novia› to chuck (colloq), to ditch (colloq);

‹marido/esposa› to leave;
◊ el tren nos dejó botados we missed the train

5 (AmL exc RPl fam) ( derribar) ‹puerta/árbol› to knock down;
‹botella/taza› to knock over;
◊ no empujes que me botas stop pushing, you're going to knock me over

6 (AmL exc RPl) ( perder) ‹aceite/gasolina› to leak
verbo intransitivo (Esp) [ pelota] to bounce
botarse verbo pronominal (AmL exc CS fam)
a) ( apresurarse) to rush

b) ( arrojarse) to jump

bota sustantivo femenino
1 boot
2 (de vino) wineskin
3 botas de agua, rubber boots, wellingtons
♦ Locuciones: figurado ponerse las botas, (sacar beneficio) to make a killing
(atiborrarse) to stuff oneself
botar
I verbo intransitivo
1 (una persona) to jump
2 (un objeto) to bounce
II verbo transitivo
1 Náut to launch
2 (un balón, pelota) to bounce
3 LAm (echar de un lugar, despedir) to throw o chuck out
' bota' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
taco
- botín
- caña
- empinar
English:
boot
- bootstrap
- bouncy
- high tops
- ski boot
- surgical
- wellington (boot)

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bota nf

1. [calzado] boot;

Comp

colgar las botas to hang up one's boots;

Comp

morir con las botas puestas to die with one's boots on;

Comp
Fam
ponerse las botas [comiendo] to stuff one's face;

con este negocio nos vamos a poner las botas we're going to make a fortune with this business;

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Am
los tiene a todos abajo de la bota he has everyone under his thumb

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botas de agua gumboots, Br wellingtons;
botas camperas cowboy boots;

botas de caña alta knee-length boots;
Méx, Ven botas de caucho gumboots, Br wellingtons;
botas de esquí o esquiar ski boots;

botas de fútbol Br football boots, US soccer shoes;

botas de goma rubber boots, Br wellingtons;

botas de montaña climbing boots;

botas de montar riding boots;

botas de senderismo hiking o walking boots

2. [de vino] = small leather container for wine

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bota

1 f de vino wineskin

bota

2 f boot;

ponerse las botas fig fam coin it fam, rake it in fam ; ( comer mucho) make a pig of o.s. fam ;

morir con las botas puestas fig die with one’s boots on;

colgar las botas DEP hang up one’s boots

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bota nf

1) : boot

2) : wineskin

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bota n (calzado) boot

llevaba botas de goma he was wearing wellington boots

ponerse las botas to stuff yourself

se puso las botas de marisco he stuffed himself with seafood

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